Alex, You nailed it!

> However, people don't
> usually ask about those because they don't promise instant riches.

> Alex

If people constantly inquire about the scams, schemes, and scum of the earth, they are going to be told it's worth less than dirt. They will be advised to Run, Lola, Run!. They will receive tips such as, "Hold on to your wallet!".

When MLM is discussed the advice is often of a different nature. Such as:

Can you be profitable from simply selling the products, or do you have to recruit?

In depth responses include such info as: Last year's earnings per distributor was less than $100. That tells the inquirer that most people are making little or nothing, or have actually lost money.

They may receive info that the company is based offshore in an unheard of country that has no regard for US banking laws.

Respondents may point out two to five big red flags that serve as warning to the informed that the opportunity is not above board.

My personal experience with Quixtar is typical. I received a phone call from a one-time neighbor who called out of the blue to tell me about the great opportunity. After nearly three years of working it full-time, (he quit his high paying job as a Certified Respiratory Therapist), publishing a newsletter, focused on the recruiting side of the business.

The next I heard, he had quit Quixtar. His wife had given him an ultimatum, 1 year to profits or that it!

I saw him a couple months after that. He was all involved in Pre-Paid Legal. Same story. Full-time operation, newsletter, recruiting downline, etc.

Since he was no longer with Quixtar, I inquired as to his results. For all his effort, the biggest monthly check he sustained over time was $300. He made more than that per week when he worked part waiting tables.

His year is up, but as we aren't friends, just ex-neighbors, I don't have a clue if PPL worked out for him or not. Don't know if he is still married. I doubt he went back to his career in health care, as he wasn't interested in keeping his certification current.

So, why should we take you seriously when you want to defent Quixtar. For some it is just a little slower than the sure-fired system to win at the tables in Vegas.

You would have done better to start with a less antagonistic approach, but that has proven to be your style more than once. I had hopes you would have learned something from your previous experiences.

Dennis Bevers