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by jbattle 4897 days ago
First off, I think it's a cool idea. Now, I certainly don't expect this is the case here, but the cynic in me notes that in a set up like this, there is actually a financial incentive for the 'service provider' here to provide such a bad product that they actually turn customers away.

The better the service provided, the more likely customers are to stick with the program, and the less money they make.

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I certainly can't wait to get feedback from the people who are already taking the vow. Hopefully they achieve greater peace and make meditation a fun habit and will tell others. Then I can get some testimonials for the site.
I am going to give it a try, and my evaluator is an orthodox buddhist practitioner. Without criteria for what constitutes a success, do you realistically thing people will qualify for the "Refund" level of completion?

I guess, what is the plan for people who do complete the 30 days and try their best, get a positive evaluation from a peer, but then don't meet your criteria? "Sorry you did your best, but I'm keeping your 20 bucks."

I already paid, so you'll be hearing back :)