MLM bot watch - Continued discussion of the network marketing companies Forever Living, Herbal Life, Juice Plus etc as a pyramid scheme or scam

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Ah that makes sense cat, thanks!

bettyberry if you look on the Instasham link I posted they have a handy set of photos of feet like that one that you can use on your own social media.

Skibot - i.e. Zoe Stuart - is definitely an FL shill. They've trotted her out for the media few times before, she was interviewed on Radio 4 some years back, has been interviewed in national press (can't find the link) and has appeared in some of their own p.r. campaigns.

If she really is abroad, then you'd be able to tell from her mobile phone ringtone. It sounds different when you're away, doesn't it?

Re. the professional xmas decs, Jayne Leach had this too, the cynic in me wonders if FL sent someone round in a van to do all of the shills houses.

My bots have gone quiet for a week or two, probably just ramping up the spiel for the new year. Although one mentioned she now had the time to mentor/coach two lucky people. Haven't been following the thread recently so apologies if this has already been covered but is there a crib sheet that they must all follow for FB speak? E.g. I have a full-time job, school run, but earn money by playing with make-up and being on social media for 1 hour a day etc?

Mine has the kitchen piled high with clean 9 boxes, she pays for advertising on Facebook so there are more mugs signing up with her for the Clean 9. They start shitting and puking on January 5th.
Really looking forward to seeing strangers in their undercrackers! Whoop whoop!

yes there must be a crib speak, kind of but one identifying thing with cults is a shared language, from coded stuff, like 'cc' to descriptive terms they use, like 'smashing it' .

sminky, they might just be empty clean 9 boxes photographed for effect ;)

And I didn't realise that link had feet!

heres one of the articles that skibot participated in
studenttimes.org/article/news/uk-news/students-turn-direct-selling-campus#.VoUbe4_XKrQ

It is quite strange what they think is aspirational. Going on holiday at Christmas? Well lots of people do that. Having a professional decorator in? Surely many people enjoy (in a way) getting the decs out and putting them up as a family, it isn't really something that makes me go 'I wish I could afford that'

But then it fits in nicely with the idea of 'stuff'

I know centre parcs seems to be a destination of choice. I have just looked for pre-christmas next year for 4 and it is less than £700 for the four nights, so not really that expensive in the grand scheme. It just sounds good and many people consider cp to be very expensive (which of course it can if you go top end accommodation)

Car heist was a true story News story bit hazing re firearms though.

Ski bot has deleted that picture

Yeah I agree Littlemiss' there are not only stock phrases, there are stereotype lifestyle choices in the photos
Big, ugly, expensive, gas guzzling cars (so USA)
Hot tubs
Prosecco
Cappuccinos
Pyjamas
Shot of bot/family inside car with bot pulling 'excited/screamy' face
Screen shot of laptop screen with several bots doing a video conference call all pulling that damn stupid face.
Bots holding cardboard hash tags.
I really, really want to do a protest where we all crash a success day and go in there with cardboard #cult #scam #pyramid etc.

Anyway, the picture deletion: I really think there is no ski holiday or we would've been corrected by ski bot.

Sminky- you forgot slippers! Cosy slippers! In the office! SLIPPERS

I have just realised that 4 years after joining Forever Living, I have one good thing to come from the business.
The start up box has been perfect for my Christmas decorations.
Well and truly worth £199.

If anyone is interested.........

Penny, glad its come in handy for something haha

Sorry for the dented post I inadvertently screen capped something on FB which identified me too #newbie

I had this in my FB messenger today from someone I haven't seen in at least 3 years (ex colleague) who has been botting all over her own page!!

Hi Xxxxxx,

I hope you don’t mind me contacting you via the Facebook messenger but I really had to share this amazing opportunity with you that is changing my life.

Since being on maternity leave I have started my own business which is going amazingly well. Doing so has meant that I have been able to boost my income whilst on statutory maternity pay, which at this time of year has been a real bonus.

My goal is being able to hand my notice in to my work when my maternity leave ends - for which I am right on track to achieve.

This business has not only given me the financial freedom i’ve longed for, but also the freedom to be able to work from home doing the hours that I want. This has meant that I now have the financial security from my full time job; but that I am also able to be a stay at home mum. This is an opportunity that I did not believe was available to me.

If you’d like to know more, I can send you through a link to look at then we could chat if you’re interested.

Let me know if you’d like to know more…..

Xxxxx

What do you get for £199 Penny?

Penny, how long did you do fl for? Who introduced you? When did you realise it was not a feasible business model?

quinoa thats the same sort of thing I was trained to write to my prospects. I never felt right saying it. As it wasn't changing my life.

If you look she's not actually telling you what she's achieved and just says she's on track to hand her notice in. It's very non committal.

Have you replied? You should ask her what level she with Forever and actually how much she is earning.

How can she have the financial security from her full time job but is also able to be a stay at home mum. She even says she's on maternity. It' makes no sense

Wishing you all a Happy New Year. May we all carry on the good work through to 2016 and beyond. I also have the C9 for a special one time offer of £200. Pm me huns lets smash it.

Happy New Year #bossbabes. Spending it with my beautiful family, drinking prosecco and in my flip flops and pjs (coz I can). Making big plans for 2016 #dreambig #mindset

No haven't replied at all, I have just left it as read but ignored but posted the brace yourself-forever living reps are coming' mem .

Jeunesse is another one I have constantly.

HNY x am up drinkng herbal tea and DP has just come down with manflu. Amazing.

Give him a shot of aloe gel, that'll learn him!