Scam Busting: The Mary Kay supporters take a stand
While participating in online discussions and information-sharing sessions, I noticed that current Mary Kay representatives had a very strong reaction to our work. The typical reaction was to call the discussion members lazy, liars, and other names intended to discredit them.
I had heard so many similar stories, and I knew they couldn’t all be lying. I believed these women based upon my own experience and the experiences that others were sharing.
The daily participation in the online forums quickly grew as word got out about these “alternative” sources of information. Women were “showing up” in droves to add their stories, contribute incriminating documents, and give opinions on the company and its sales force.
This emboldened the “pro-Mary Kay” women even more. The attacks on credibility became stronger and they attempted to silence the groups who were speaking out. I believe that all of us are entitled to our opinions and entitled to share the truth as we know it.
However, the support of a cause often does not come without a price. Former Amway representatives have spoken out in large numbers, but the most vocal of those have been hit with lawsuits. Those lawsuits haven’t been fully successful, as books like Merchants of Deception and websites like MLM Survivor continue to exist as resources for those seeking more information.
Both sides of the debate seem to have thrown down the gauntlet. It sometimes appears to be a battle of wills. The Internet has created an opportunity for information-sharing, and it remains to be seen if this will change the policies and procedures of a multi-billion dollar company like Mary Kay.
“. I believe that all of us are entitled to our opinions and entitled to share the truth as we know it.”
Absolutely!
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