3 Fold Law, 10 Fold Law, Etc..., what you think about it? Options

I've read in many places (especially Wicca and Neo-Pagan related) that the 3-fold or 10-fold laws are very real. Yet again in other places I read that it was an invention in the 1970s and is only bogus to scare people.

But im always neutral in such matters so i've no say.

What do you think?

I think while the three-fold law is a good thing to consider to put your motives into perspective, in all specifications of the rule its completely bogus. The threefold law is supposed to be about keeping the universe in balance, and um... getting what you give out times three isn't balance. While I give consideration to the aspect of karma, I think the threefold is a complete contradiction to itself, and was probably made as an exaggerated view on karmic law to keep all the rebellios little witches in line:P