since its founding, skepp has become quite widely known via the belgian media. they are often called upon to present their critical perspective on paranormal or pseudoscientific topics. in 2004 the organization made headlines when thirty skeptics at ghent university conducted a “mass suicide” attempt by taking an overdose of homeopathically diluted snake venom, belladonna, and arsenic. the goal of this action was to demonstrate that homeopathic products contain no active ingredients. additionally, the belgian health insurance organization were accused of putting themselves above the law as commercial entities by reimbursing alternative treatments. according to skepp, by reimbursing alternative treatments, health insurance organizations will give the impression to the belgian public that these are effective medications or treatments.