[WestIndianArchie]

Ethical question?

It's obvious that you shouldn't spoil current movies or tv shows, i.e. the butler did it.

When the topic is non fiction, does the same thought process apply?

If you review a forex trading course, an internet marketing e-book, or something along those lines, should you talk about the "secret sauce"?

WIA

[AntiTrace]

yes.

movies and tv shows are for entertainment, the process of the plot evolving is what gives you the value.

courses, e-books, etc are for educational purposes, the realization of the knowledge is what gives you the value.

I'd much rather sit down with a guy and have him talk me through a forex trading course he just finished than spend the time doing the course myself.

[Ensam]

Absolutely ok.

The 'secret sauce' is very rarely secret and if it's any good usually already pretty well known. A good book or course will help you gain a deeper understanding or working knowledge of the concept. If a summarization in a few paragraphs conveys the same information then it's not a very good product.

[Quintus Curtius]

Sure. I think the difference is that the "secret sauce" is the primary purpose of the book. Readers are going to want to know what sort of enchilada that they're buying.