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MLM Botwatch 30 : A new thread (the 30th!) for people who are worried about relatives or friends who have turned into 'bots' by joining an MLM

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Spongebobette · 02/07/2017 22:47

New Fred

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cozietoesie · 08/07/2017 14:41

As you requested, Sponge. My apologies for the delay.

MrsGotobed · 08/07/2017 14:44

Oh my what have I missed here?!

I see it's all been happening and shallow, narcissistic bot has removed the evidence.

Picking up the point about the children being used in public posts, this seems common amongst all levels from new victim bots to uber bots.

In the news at the moment is a big story about the Snapchat Map feature making young people vulnerable because it can identify where they live, where they go to school or hang out etc. You also get bots saying they won't let their children have facebook yet.

Yet, at the same time you have parents (predominantly mothers) in the MLM world who broadcast their childrens names, their school (boasting about the private school they go to for example), where they live (photos of your new dream home can easily be google searched) and various other details about their hobbies, clubs they attend, friends names etc.

All this can be misused by the wrong people in the same way the Snapchat Map feature can be misused.

Does the child not have a say in the matter?
Does the child not have the right for their whereabouts to be kept private?
Does the child not have the right for their name and face to not be published globally across social media?

Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 14:46

Absolutely spot on Mrsgotobed

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Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 14:47

Thank you Cozie

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Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 14:51

Hmm just looked back through this thread and some of chimps' posts have been removed.

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msgyouhuns · 08/07/2017 14:58

How is working in mlm not a job? You are only self employed (similar to how deliveroo hire their delivery staff) so that the company doesnt have to pay for your annual leave, your pension or your actual time!

Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 15:02

You are an unsalaried rep, really. Paid a percentage on what you sell and on who you recruit
No employment rights, sick leave, maternity leave, redundancy rights, travelling expenses
And you pay all your own other expenses
And you pay to go to 'success days' at weekends

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rainbowduck · 08/07/2017 15:07

No one is saying it isn't a job, but questioning the tactics used...

acatcalledjohn · 08/07/2017 15:15

A little goes a long way in Utah!

And little they will be Grin

How is working in mlm not a job? You are only self employed (similar to how deliveroo hire their delivery staff) so that the company doesnt have to pay for your annual leave, your pension or your actual time!

Looking at what makes a person self employed according to HMRC I would argue it's not the case. Bots certainly don't pay a salary to their recruits, now do they?

The term 'vertically integrated' explains what a bot is: An MLM-owned part of the supply chain. Nowt independent about being owned by a company.

MLM Botwatch 30 : A new thread (the 30th!) for people who are worried about relatives or friends who have turned into 'bots' by joining an MLM
BSintolerant · 08/07/2017 15:26

Acat your definition of 'bot' is perfect. Owned ...

Annie65 · 08/07/2017 15:43

The word "melt" apart from the obvious definition, is internet slang for "idiot".Smile

PunnetSquare · 08/07/2017 15:54

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Twunk · 08/07/2017 15:57

It's ok though as GHD bot is making mucho mileage as usual over jealous middle aged haters everyone bullying her 🙄

Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 16:03

Yes and it's allowed all her minions, who did not see the thread or what it was about, to pile in and try to outdo each other praising her. They seem to think it was an attack on her looks

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Jonsey32 · 08/07/2017 16:10

Yes it's all been turned around very well hasn't it?

Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 16:22

I am sure she is very grateful to us.

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acatcalledjohn · 08/07/2017 17:02

An attack on her looks?

They really are as fucking shallow as they make out on FB, aren't they?

Attraction marketing and all that.

Sad thing is that people aspire to that shallow way of living and sharing your life on social media.

user1495346531 · 08/07/2017 17:20

Am I being dense? The bride's post was removed. So who really started the thread? Brows from Worcestshire, just for publicity?

Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 17:21

I don't believe so user but who really knows?

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acatcalledjohn · 08/07/2017 17:21

Wouldn't put it past her.

Although more likely someone who's unsurprisingly fallen out of favour with her and trying to get back at her.

We can only speculate.

Cakietea · 08/07/2017 17:27

I admit it, I am jealous - I want to be shallow and vacuous, and have all my friends asking me about my skin care, where do I send the money?

DollyTwat · 08/07/2017 17:32

I think the troll thread about GHD's was a FL bot who doesn't like browbot.

I don't think it was anyone from this thread. I also know the poster who reported it was from this thread. The bullying label is so casually thrown around - it was a troll thread. That's it.

Spongebobette · 08/07/2017 17:42

Agreed Dolly

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darceybussell · 08/07/2017 17:49

I'm glad you said that Dolly because I'm quite annoyed about me and others being accused of something that we had absolutely fuck all to do with.

I didn't start the thread, I don't know who did, I didn't post on it, it's got sweet FA to do with me and I am certainly not doing any cyber bullying!

acatcalledjohn · 08/07/2017 17:55

What you have to remember is that we are the easy target. We are haters and therefore must be sly shits.

It must be like looking in the mirror to them. You only have to look at how ex bots get treated.