tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576018960973115197.post7121214587851180647..comments2024-01-15T02:20:27.230-08:00Comments on The MLM Syndrome: Checklist for a "Quality" MLMJohn Doehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05186871105223753934noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576018960973115197.post-30827439314868038252017-02-20T07:42:17.180-08:002017-02-20T07:42:17.180-08:00John & Kwaaikat - Social media has become infe...John & Kwaaikat - Social media has become infested with 'MLM' recruiters - so much so, that it has created a backlash 'MLM resistance' on social media; particularly, in the UK.<br /><br />Some of the latest 'MLM' rackets hide behind cash-back cards, and/or cellphone payment technology, and/or crypto-currency.<br /><br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzyDVTO2xZ8<br /><br />Laughably, the bosses of 'ACN' claimed to offer an exclusive new product on the cutting edge of technology (a video phone which everyone would want), but which had already been completely eclipsed by lap-taps, Skype, etc.<br /> <br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqQoHk_yWfM<br /><br />Plenty of 'MLM' racketeers have obliged their victims to buy overpriced Websites, and/or software which allegedly generates lists of names of persons who are likey to be recruited.<br /><br />Perhaps the whackiest 'MLM' technology-related product ever peddled was the 'Amway' nuclear attack shelter.<br /><br /> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0P8AoSq_rwDavid Brearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122471861776758998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576018960973115197.post-65538549771629403812017-02-20T06:39:31.833-08:002017-02-20T06:39:31.833-08:00Kwaaikat,
As technology advances, social interact...Kwaaikat,<br /><br />As technology advances, social interaction becomes more and more limited. It is very difficult for a "business" like MLM to thrive because it needs as much interaction as possible. This is why more and more stuff is popping up on social media and other internet based resources. <br /><br />Amway is relatively doomed on this current path based on its incessant need to act as a secret society in a society that has no secrets. It will be interesting to see what will happen in the future now that their queen has become a member of our government and our president has given her even more power. I wouldn't be surprised if Amway turns into something eerily different and advances into an updated scam.John Doehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05186871105223753934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576018960973115197.post-26916965556949559312017-02-19T21:39:45.646-08:002017-02-19T21:39:45.646-08:00The fact is that Amway (and almost all MLMs) are g...The fact is that Amway (and almost all MLMs) are glad-handing and schmoozing operations that depend on personal contact all the time. They distrust any technology that allows down-line not not have to be in close touch with up-line.<br /><br />Amway is fixated on the social and psychological control of its members. Hence the need to cling to old-fashioned technology that requires a great deal of face-to-face talk and interaction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576018960973115197.post-88131915979934536232017-02-19T08:31:30.283-08:002017-02-19T08:31:30.283-08:00Point 7 is quite ironic. A sales system that takes...Point 7 is quite ironic. A sales system that takes advatage of technoly by definition minimises the cut sales people have in the product's journey from manufacturer to consumer. The "Multi Level" part of MLM kills the advantage of technology right there. Furthermore, the collective wisdom should be online accessible to all who sign up. Techology allows that, almost for nothing. What's this CD's and voice mails? The fact that "tools" that are just formation should come at ANY cost worth nothing, let alone the exhorbitant costs, means that such an MLM still lives in the stone age, technology wise. And comfernces, surely the big MLM's must be the only conference heavy companies of this size that haven't heard about web conferences? In what century do they live?kwaaikathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00062244111197155720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576018960973115197.post-37900784789326603522017-02-09T00:34:40.535-08:002017-02-09T00:34:40.535-08:00https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Amway/blakey_report.pd...https://www.cs.cmu.edu/~dst/Amway/blakey_report.pdfDavid Brearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11122471861776758998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5576018960973115197.post-1878626485253138062017-02-08T15:45:59.421-08:002017-02-08T15:45:59.421-08:00This list is silly and absurd, because every one o...This list is silly and absurd, because every one of the ten questions could be answered with a yes by someone who is considering a career in an organized crime family:<br /><br />1. Been around for five years? The Mafia has been around for centuries.<br /><br />2. Well funded? They've got multi-millions in cash.<br /><br />3. Offer unique products and services? Sure -- where else can you get hard drugs, call girls, loansharking, and contract murders?<br /><br />4. Genuine need for the product or service? Man, the demand is overwhelming.<br /><br />5. Product or service just a fad? No way -- everybody wants a call girl, hard drugs, or a quick loan once in a while. Even a hit man is frequently in demand.<br /><br />6. Can you generate immediate income? Ask a Mafia king-pin how much he rakes in, tax-free, per week.<br /><br />7. Take advantage of technology? Sure -- the mob keeps up with every new development in communications, wiretapping, and weaponry.<br /><br />8. Person introducing you committed to your success? Yes, because your mobster boss wouldn't be sponsoring you as a member if you didn't show real potential as a money-maker.<br /><br />9. Build business part-time while staying full-time? Sure, why not? You can run a numbers racket or a prostitution ring during off hours.<br /><br />10. Have FUN with this company? Absolutely, as long as you keep your mouth shut and your nose clean, and don't try skimming profits from the boss. You'll be rich enough to have plenty of fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com