To think this is a really thoughtless message?

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A good friend is a MLM hun. She is constantly preaching about how lucky she is to have said MLM in her live which allows her a great lifestyle and to work around her school age children (no mention of her 6 figure earning DH contributing to her lifestyle)
Anyway, not heard from her in a couple of weeks then get this message ...

Hi hun - saw XXX event on social media at the weekend that must be really hard for you.

Anyway I know ages ago you said you'd host an online party and I never got my shit together. But I'm need to meet some major milestones this month. Can you host for me?

AIBU to think this is a really thoughtless approach (plus terrible sales approach) or I am being a grump and should show her some support?!

My position is as a long time MLM watcher and as a result of that I’ve come to focus on the poor outcomes for those tricked into believing they have a viable business and the huge social emotional and financial cost that It is having. In this scenario the end consumer can exercise free choice and is the one with the least to worry about! But I do see what you’re saying and you’re right, normally legit small start ups don’t harangue people in the same way.

I think the the MLM model forces people to hassle their friends and family and it’s really what the MLM wants from each sign up; access to their address book in order to supply a constant stream of people at the bottom of the pyramid :(

God no, YouokHun, I totally got what you were saying, I didn't mean to be dismissive! I agree with you.

I love the message the user posted earlier with the marketing rates. Do that for a laugh. Ask her if she wants to get involved. Talk about your targets.

@Thisismytimetoshine I think we’re singing from the same song sheet!

I have an MLM hun on my FB and WhatsApp. Despite telling her twice since lockdown that I can't afford it, she's messaged me again about products for my DC. If I couldn't afford it in March due to part of my self-employed income no longer happening because I can't provide my service during lockdown, what does she think has changed?!

Well done, perfect reply