Following the release of documents in the blogosphere, unproven allegations and personal attacks against scientists increased and made their way into the traditional media.
Since 1996 it has operated the alternative medicine watchdog website quackwatch.org, which advises the public on unproven or ineffective alternative medicine remedies.
You see, investors -- whether they be angel investors (high-net-worth individuals), venture capitalists or corporate investment arms -- generally hate putting money down on unproven concepts.