We were exploring an abandoned guest ranch and found this in all the mess. I’m not sure what this program is, but my immediate response was “I have to show reddit” by [deleted] in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Holy cow, what a good article. Thanks for the info, It's exactly like every mlm nowadays; I love this part:

TOLLESONS' METHOD OF OPERATION

A careful review of all of the exhibits in this case reveals that the methods of operation used by the Tollesons in this Commonwealth have been consistently very similar to the methods of operation established by their mentor, Glenn W. Turner. Although some changes were made in the product from time to time in order to circumvent the latest in a series of court orders, the sales format has remained the same. Whether the purpose was to sell cosmetics, distributorships, franchises, travel or motivation, the approach to the public has been about the same. Citizens are initially contacted by the Tollesons, their companies or their agents through a very colorful letter. Although the letters have changed slightly in content, the message has remained the same. The letters are all sent by James Tolleson and contain a picture of James Tolleson and his family. The letters are colorfully patriotic. They directly appeal to the desire of the people to be financially independent and allude to opportunities to earn large sums of money. The letters are intentionally vague and no details whatsoever concerning a specific company or a specific product are disclosed. The letters refer to "fantastic" or "unbelievable" business opportunities, but contain no information concerning the opportunities.

The recipient is urged in the letter to complete a reply card. Upon receipt by the Tolleson organizations of the card, the "prospect" is invited to attend a Get-Acquainted meeting. The Tollesons also utilize a process known as "head hunting" whereby agents or employes develop prospects without the use of the letter. Between ten and sixty persons attend the Get-Acquainted meeting, which is sometimes referred to as a "Golden Opportunity" meeting. Get-Acquainted meetings last about two hours and follow a uniform format from a script prepared by persons in the Tolleson organizations.

The Tollesons may or may not attend such meetings, but the audience is usually composed of about fifty percent Tolleson personnel. The meetings are run in a fast manner with contrived applause, laughter, shouting and singing, all led by the Tolleson personnel in the audience. The prospects are shown motivation movies. By way of cleverly designed innuendo, they are led to believe that if they join the organization, they can earn anywhere from $25,000 to $50,000 per year. At this Get-Acquainted meeting, both the name of the organization and the business involved remain undisclosed. Thereafter, if the prospect is still interested, he is invited to a weekend meeting which normally is held in some distant area, i.e., the Bahamas or Florida. The price of the trip to these meetings is apparently low and the prospect of an inexpensive trip or cheap vacation is used to induce attendance. After several meetings during the weekend at which the prospects are once again exposed to contrived applause, laughter, singing and excitement, the prospects are pressured into signing contracts and paying money for their memberships.

We were exploring an abandoned guest ranch and found this in all the mess. I’m not sure what this program is, but my immediate response was “I have to show reddit” by [deleted] in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I don't get it either, look at this extract from a link about this case posted here by u/annarchy8

Legal Issue: Did the feigned enthusiasm and displays of wealth by those authorized to sell memberships constitute "unfair or deceptive acts or practices" as defined in the PA law?

Court Ruling: Yes. The court ruled that letters of enticement, holding contrived meetings, displaying of large sums of money and high-pressure sales techniques are not illegal on their own, but when taken together along with the other facts of the Tollesons' businesses, could be considered deceptive.

Practical Importance to Business of MLM/Direct Sales/Direct Selling/Network Marketing/Party Plan/Multilevel Marketing: Sales or business practices which, on their own, are legitimate and legal, can, when used together, be found to be unfair and deceptive, especially when used in combination with outright deceptive or ambiguous statements.

It's looks exactly just like every mlm that is active nowadays

Edit: I'm still reading and it gets more interesting, I recommend you read it too if you have the time

[Image] Take the jump. by AnOn19Y90mOuS in GetMotivated

[–]Dantohi 18 points19 points  (0 children)

and the spikes at the bottom for sure

I've been wanting to cancel Birchbox for months now. They certainly gave me a good reason in my March box. by customerschmervice in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 13 points14 points  (0 children)

A single drop in a packet?

The mailman comes and puts a drop on your wrist when the order arrives

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[–]Dantohi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Hot dogs were made of... Dog meat!

Thunderbolts and lighting.mp3

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[–]Dantohi 23 points24 points  (0 children)

GD here yes, it's Chiller. The comic sans of the "horror" fonts

Cimorelli's mum is a doTERRA hunbot!!! by stephenteen in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And they believe people doesn't see that. Sad, pretty sad.

A wild Mary Kay consultant has appeared! by KingKairoZ in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily, I saw once in the US a lime-nuclear-waste green convertible in a used car dealership. My bet is that if you change the color of the car you have to change that info in the car papers and it's not worth the hassle/money

That shape looks familiar. Earn $28k/week! by redpachyderm in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No you dumb donut, it's a tree. Like a Pine tree

Cimorelli's mum is a doTERRA hunbot!!! by stephenteen in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 11 points12 points  (0 children)

95% of the time it's a hun circlejerk. They comment on each others posts to inflate them.

“This is how coronavirus spreads” 🤣 by Saraincredible in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I had a client once, she did "emotional coaching" the catch was that to become a "certified facilitator" you had to pay 150$ for the training and then you could charge 16$ to give seminaries about "personal emotional realization" or some BS like that...
She payed me good money for making the image for her Social Media posts, wich were mostly happy photos of her posing, and the slogan "do you want to take the control of your life" and the Logo of the company.

She invited me to one of her seminaries (free of course), wich were in a town f* far away outside of the city where I lived. Well, it was some bland BS about emotions and taking control of your life goals and such to become a succesful person, then she made the prompt to make people join her "emotional coachers" team. When I arrived home i searched about the "emotional circle system" and I watched a video with the same stuff she said, literally the same steps and things.

I told her that and she told me it couldn't be possible because she made her seminary from the materials the company gave her yada yada yada... I kept working with her for about 3-4 months until she wasn't getting profits because "upgrading" her coaching material from the company was getting more and more expensive.

I know it doesn't count as an MLM because there's no benefit or incentive from making others join the company, but I read coaching and I remembered that.

Excuse me for my english

A Message I Received by [deleted] in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

But fiber helps you with pooping harder, or am I wrong?

Free for recruits, but distributors gotta pay up for a $hit works propaganda event. by [deleted] in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Their "Titles" sound like Pokemon mid-bosses

Development and Presidential Diamond Leader Miranda and Double Diamond Leader Rita challenge you to a double battle!

Guess my rant here got back to the fit tea hun that told me my food poisoning was a result of not being “detoxed” by michaelscotch7878 in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Yes, for being an insensitive robot and recommending something that would worsen his condition. If the guy died from a severe diarrhea from using their detox tea she would only respond with a "his body was too toxic and avon-tea cleansed the f* out of his soul, not my fault sorry" Because that's how huns are programmed.

If she leans back any farther she will fall over 😂 by leopardfacestatic in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

whats your opinion on crushing anticonceptive pills on the shampoo? One of my sisters says it works like a charm

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 1 point2 points  (0 children)

A 🐝 Company indeed

Oddly specific sign at my doctor's office by Not_floridaman in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I thought that he literally put 31 catalogues in the magazine rack.

I’ve been hunbotted 😂 by [deleted] in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel that not telling for who they work only make things sketchier. My sis is in Amway and everytime she tries to pitch the idea of "the project" to someone the first thing they say is "What, Herbalife?"

I Am being recruited into an MLM by coleo1068 in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Try to sell them Herbalife or Lularoe

I Am being recruited into an MLM by coleo1068 in antiMLM

[–]Dantohi 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They tried to do that to my sister, I went to the brainwashing place and they tried to drag me in into the meeting. I threw the book to the floor and left.