Originally Posted by CDarklock

This is seriously one badass piece of work.

If you're in the Warrior Forum... and especially the WSO forum... it's tremendously important to recognise and understand when people are trying to manipulate and control you. Every copywriter knows that the way to get higher conversion is to engage the emotions, and we all learn how to "trick" people into feeling and behaving certain ways... but the ethical among us don't cross certain lines.

And that's where this guide comes in. It points out those lines. It's a really, really good idea to know where those lines are, so you can keep yourself safe in the wild wastelands of marketing and sales. That way, you can cut through the tricks and subterfuge, and make smarter - better - decisions about what you buy.

Not your usual WSO, by any stretch of the imagination. And think of it this way: all this guide has to do is protect you from buying one crap product, and you're in the black.

Two thumbs up from me, and an absolute no-brainer.

Originally Posted by AmandaT

I was given a copy of this report and I have to be honest, I was skeptical. A lot of things in this "niche" are all about conspiracy theories and don't give any real information, but this is different.

I would highly recommend this report, especially for marketers. I never realized how easily I am being manipulated in ways I had never even thought of! I'm sure every one of you has been taken advantage at one time or another. If so, this product is for you. It will make you think and help you to realize ahead of time when you are about to be influenced allowing for better decision making.

On the flip side, these techniques can also be applied to do the opposite. If used responsibly and ethically this report could also serve to help your marketing. As an aspiring copywriter I know I pulled quite a few gems from this.

Originally Posted by cashcow

In a word “Fascinating”….
I was lucky enough to get an advance copy of this and I have to say it’s not like any other WSO I have ever read. I am quite interested in the subject but I must admit that sometimes I have a hard time wrapping my head around this stuff. However, this was written in an intelligent, entertaining and easy to understand way. I’m usually a skimmer (especially with something that is 80 pages) but this PDF was so well written and easy to understand I was riveted on every word.

This ebook will help you to avoid manipulation and insulate yourself from being exploited and not just in IM but in every aspect of your life. For me, it made me see things a bit differently and realize some of the situations that I have been manipulated in myself! After reading it I can clearly see many instances of this type of manipulation happening all around me and particularly in some of the IM launches of late.

Can you apply this to marketing? Read between the lines and see how you can use persuasion to help you in your business (hopefully not in an unscrupulous way though). If nothing else you will be able to use the information to recognize when you are being manipulated in sales letters and videos and be able to avoid making a costly mistake.
This book is a great read and one I will most likely refer to many times.
I think this would benefit most everyone, But if you decide to buy it, be warned … You might look at the world a little differently after you are done reading it.

Originally Posted by vapsjee

Wow, 80 pages of pure gold. Charles has done an excellent job discussing and explaining the psychology behind manipulation. After hour of reading you can make a difference between what you knew and what you know now. Everything you used to and what was told to you may not be what you think.
I am very impressed.
Great job
5/5.

Originally Posted by Paleochora

I just read through Dark Persuasion - The Psychology Of Manipulation and would like to thank Charles and Laura for putting together a quite remarkable book.
Well written, intelligent, insightful and entertaining, this book draws you in and really makes you think. The case studies and examples expose often hidden manipulative sub-agendas that others will be using to control your behaviour. With the information here you will easily spot the game-players and avoid their traps (if you want to)!
On the dark side of the coin, this book would also serve as a blueprint for someone who wanted to be better at manipulation.
Good work, guys. Instant classic.

Originally Posted by Itachi

I'm personally really interested with the subject and I'm glad I was one of the lucky first to get a review copy.

I been watching videos relating to how the people are being manipulated and controlled since some time now, and I'm pretty aware that some things are'nt what they seem they are and I can tell you this ebook is stuffed with good information.

I Really enjoyed reading this ebook, I like the way he explain things with a good sense of critical thinking and wisdom.

It goes into details about how some people are more likely to be the victim of "Dark persuasion techniques" as he call it (which is a well found expression I must say by the way) and the information presented will also help you counter any kind of manipulation against you and most importantly since you will be aware of such things it will increase your critical thinking and also your confidence.

It will also explain some aspects of the society of consumption and why some peoples are always looking for "the next big thing" to "look" better or "be" better than the other people who does'nt have this or that, I think it's a major problem in our society that peoples are being "taught" or "lured to think" that having the best clothes, cars, jewelry or whatever it is that makes them feel cooler or better.

Know that I could be talking about this book for hours so much there are good things covered and explained but that's not the point, I hope my review helped grow your curiosity so you take the buying step(not that I want to influence you but I think this information will be valuable to you).

It was a pleasure reading and reviewing this ebook I hope that you will enjoy it too.