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MLM Bot Watch 28 - The Yazoo iis past iits use by date, but we have a massive #lardon: Tragiicomic cultiic wampum floggiing scamalangadiingdongs liike Forever Living, Ariix, Herbalife, Younique, Jui

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MyCatsHateMLMtoo · 22/03/2017 06:32

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Lets keep monitoring these pesky MLMs, shining a light on their nefarious activities, and supporting bots who realise the truth and need support.

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cozietoesie · 10/04/2017 23:03

Difficult.

Personally, I've nailed my colours to the mast on this one. There's no one in my family or friendship circle that's under any illusion how I feel about MLMs - and so they wouldn't even try to recruit me or sell to me. Your call, I guess. Could you take any blowback?

SSDGM · 11/04/2017 07:08

Oh, without a doubt. I'm no shrinking violet. I've decided to remove myself from the groups quietly for now, if she adds me again I'll explain why.
Disappointing, really, but I know it's not her fault. She clearly believes the lies she was told by her stepdaughter in law.

Spongebobette · 11/04/2017 12:38

Goodness me what a murky world MLMs are. So much money to protect

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/apr/11/herbalife-documentary-betting-on-zero?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Spongebobette · 11/04/2017 12:46

Oh goodie. A new one.

MLM Bot Watch 28 - The Yazoo iis past iits use by date, but we have a massive #lardon: Tragiicomic cultiic wampum floggiing scamalangadiingdongs liike Forever Living, Ariix, Herbalife, Younique, Jui
cozietoesie · 11/04/2017 13:00

Very new I think? (To the UK that is.)

Toobusytowee · 11/04/2017 16:05

I've been lookin into e-conomize. It's got some LTW roots.

cozietoesie · 11/04/2017 16:09

You surprise me. Grin

Toobusytowee · 11/04/2017 16:29

Wait a minute, that's not right. The LTW roots are in Ozeanity. A lot of ex-LTW people are now going off to e-conomize. They're all linked somehow.

Spongebobette · 11/04/2017 16:31

It's a murky world. Lots of serial or multiple MLMers out there on FB

cozietoesie · 11/04/2017 16:33

Lots of vulnerable people. Sad

fitgirl26 · 11/04/2017 18:22

I've been noticing e-conomize. Seems to be a link with the Edinar Bots as well?
Ex Top Coffee Bot has gone public with the new super better than Valentus Coffee MLM and judging by a post on Scousenowstoke Bot's page it's not been met with universal approval by the teamies.
I mean seriously - who wants to live like this? It's like junior school playground.

fitgirl26 · 11/04/2017 18:24

Hopefully a Botwatch post on e-conomize to look forward to toobusy?

Toobusytowee · 11/04/2017 19:35

I need to update all the LTW posts at some point. I've got a bit of a backlog going on post-wise. I'd still like to write a 'how've to leave an MLM post' at some point too, if anyone would like to contribute to that. I've got some good ideas from some ex-bots but more would be welcome.

Toobusytowee · 11/04/2017 19:35

Has anyone watched 'betting on zero' yet? I'm going to watch it tonight.

Spongebobette · 11/04/2017 20:52

The launch is IMMANENT

Apparently

cozietoesie · 11/04/2017 21:05

I haven't seen the whole film, Toobusy. Let us know what it's like?

Toobusytowee · 11/04/2017 21:57

I've watched it. It's so sad seeing all those people who were duped by their friends and lost loads of money. I think the tone was just right, giving a real sense of frustration on behalf of the victims and Fitzpatrick. It kind of had the same feeling to it that following this these threads gives you. It's like Mumsnet Bot Watch on TV!

Toobusytowee · 11/04/2017 22:05

I meant 'Ackman', not Fitzpatrick! I was thinking of something else! Sorry Ackman. Although I guess Fitzpatrick is feeling pretty frustrated as well!

cozietoesie · 11/04/2017 22:42

I should imagine that the movie might be receiving considerable play time across the pond, especially? Smile

cozietoesie · 11/04/2017 22:46

Apparently, it debuted as the top documentary on iTunes?

BethanyBarleywater · 12/04/2017 07:11

E-Conomize looks similar to LTW. Will the 'ever-expanding product line' finally expand to fresh and frozen with this one?

BSintolerant · 12/04/2017 08:13

Bank accounts will end up being frozen if the authorities get a sniff of fraud.

MrsGotobed · 12/04/2017 13:42

Great Timeless Vie post on facebook about the Forever Living new skincare products called Infinite.

This stuff is £115.50 and bots are encouraged to buy 2 sets , one for them and one for their customers to trial.

Yep, once again showing that they are their own best customers.

#infinitieshite #moremoneythansense

cozietoesie · 12/04/2017 13:53

Dear Goodness. £115.50 each?

Spongebobette · 12/04/2017 14:05

Omg that's a rip off

I buy Elemis which is expensive but a long standing premium brand.