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Re: MLM Industry

Posted By: Larry Foster <blackstonecap@yahoo.com>
Sunday, 20 March 2005, at 5:32 a.m.

In Response To: MLM Industry (Jacquelyn)

Jacquelyn, I agree that many of the people that call are nice,innocent people who are just trying to follow their dream to wealth and success. I also am one of the few here that see MLM as a legitimate business model. However, the reason that MLM gets a bad rap is that it has earned it. The industry has and continues to use deceptive marketing practices. I know. Been there, done that.
As far as the leads, I don't know about anyone else but I am very careful anymore NOT to opt in or express interest.
That has not always been true. I am not a fresh lead. Additionally,because I once participated in an opportunity does not mean I'm interested in EVERY opportunity.
As far as unsubscribe, I try to bounce all of those because sending an e-mail with remove in the subject line is just another way that spammers verify a valid e-mail address.
I also do not think that is in compliance with Can-Spam.
If the call were based on a legitimate request for information, I would not be upset. However, a request for information on widgets does not give you the right to bother me about vitamins or whatever great opportunity you may have.>
Most of these people state that they just don't know where they got my name. That's pure CRAP! And getting your name off the list is impossible.
That's what pisses me off.

I am very sorry to hear about your Calls from MLMer's. I am in an MLM
> Business and we do buy leads and we also get people who request more
> information about the company that they have seen on our website.

> It is very unfortunate that the MLM Industry gets a bad rap and I am sure
> the people on the other end do not want to upset or make a prospect angry
> when all they were doing was sharing information that was requested (as
> far as they know).

> My suggestion would either be to email them back or put REMOVE at the
> title of your email. Although I am already in the Industry I am always
> curious as to what is out there and do not mind the calls or the emails.

> I do my own calls as well and I also let them know at the beginning of the
> call they I am calling based on the request for more information to work
> at home.

> Also keep in mind that when you fill out a form requesting more
> information people will call you. It is just sad that these companies sell
> your names over and over again.

> Well thank you for your time,

> Jacquelyn

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