I agree with both statements.
Hypo is obviously the better way to treat ich, but I personally like Stop Parasite if hypo is not an option. It is the only product I have ever had success with. The Stop Parasite worked each time I needed it, both in my tank, and my customers' tanks.
Neon gobies are wonderful things to have. Just make sure you get tank raised ones, and not wild caught gobies. There is a huge difference in survivability.