Thought we couldn't...

janetupnorth · 08-25-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by chefann

And calling her that often could be construed as harassment, which could get those involved into a whole mess of legal troubles themselves.

Yeah, that's what I was thinking but saying it nicely...Ann went straight to the point!

ChefKrisB · 08-25-2008, 10:06 AM

Ok, I've reproted this site twice in the last 6 months...when will HO do something? Does anyone know how long it usually takes?

janetupnorth · 08-25-2008, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by ChefKrisB

Ok, I've reproted this site twice in the last 6 months...when will HO do something? Does anyone know how long it usually takes?

They might have done something and she waited and brought it back...

chefann · 08-25-2008, 10:20 AM

On a related note, listing your PWS address in the homepage field on your profile here creates a link to it. Which is against policy. Please remove your PWS info if you have it there. (User CP > Edit Your Details > Home Page URL)

PamperedLady1979 · 08-25-2008, 06:47 PM

I'm calling HO right now about this since it's been a few weeks since I reported it and her site is still up....

I just got off the phone with HO and they are "looking into it". I was told they will follow up with me once it has been investigated.

Funny though...I gave them her name and they couldn't find any consultants by that name but she still has her PWS?

pampered.chris · 08-25-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by KellyTheChef

The looks of this site is PRECISELY why we are NOT allowed to make our own! It looks trashy and cheap compared to our professional looking ones from HO. That is also why HO limits the use of HTML code on our sites...so they can't get too "busy" and silly looking!

I thought the same thing!! I have looked at it a few times and just this last time I realized there was more info if I scrolled down. But this is trashy looking. The PWS we have is SO much better!!

chefann · 08-25-2008, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by PamperedLady1979

I'm calling HO right now about this since it's been a few weeks since I reported it and her site is still up....

I just got off the phone with HO and they are "looking into it". I was told they will follow up with me once it has been investigated.

Funny though...I gave them her name and they couldn't find any consultants by that name but she still has her PWS?

That's not necessarily true. I haven't received follow up about any of the violations I've turned in, other than a canned "thanks for letting us know" note.

ChefBeckyD · 08-25-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by PamperedLady1979

I'm calling HO right now about this since it's been a few weeks since I reported it and her site is still up....

I just got off the phone with HO and they are "looking into it". I was told they will follow up with me once it has been investigated.

Funny though...I gave them her name and they couldn't find any consultants by that name but she still has her PWS?

She may be using her maiden name or something for her "unofficial" website - that's possibly how she's been able to fly under the radar for so long?

armywyf · 08-25-2008, 09:52 PM

I understand why we can't have websites outside of the PWS. My first thought is that she wants your email to tell you how to order online, then what she forwards you to her PWS or does she get your info over email? Personally it sounds shady to me, my first thought was that she isnt really a consultant but if she has a PWS I guess she is. See how suspicious I am LOL It just doesnt look professional.

chefann · 08-26-2008, 05:35 AM

Not only are we not allowed to have a non-PWS PC site, we're not supposed to post online that we are consultants. So even if this was just to collect info and redirect people to her PWS, it's against policy.

PamperedLady1979 · 08-26-2008, 09:05 AM

I entered one of my other emails (not the one I use for PC) into her site when I first found it to see what would happen. It sends you an email with a link to her PWS. I sent HO a copy of that email also.

I didn't think HO would really let me know the outcome either, but I just felt the need to call them on it because so many of us seem to have reported her site and it's still there.

janetupnorth · 08-26-2008, 09:40 AM

Her PWS lists the same name and number.

Glad you called them again!

PampMomof3 · 08-26-2008, 09:47 AM

She has ANOTHER ONE!

Wynetteskitchen.com - AboutUs Wiki Page

chefann · 08-26-2008, 09:49 AM

That one is actually the info page about the person who owns her domain. It's related, not a separate page.

janetupnorth · 08-26-2008, 09:50 AM

I just e-mailed HO and reported the name, phone number, official site, unofficial site, google search of her name showing other violations, etc.

I'll let you know if I hear back but asked them to check into it since I know it has been reported before.

sk8rgrrl99 · 08-26-2008, 11:06 AM

My goodness some people have nerve! When I first started I made the mistake of posting on CraigsList and thankfully a bunch of people here told me I couldn't so I was able to take it right down. I can't imagine doing in on purpose knowing you're breaking the rules!!!

janetupnorth · 08-26-2008, 02:28 PM

I just got a note back saying they are addressing this with the consultant. I'm sure we'll see some results within a week.

PampMomof3 · 08-26-2008, 04:43 PM

I just got this back after reporting her this morning.

Thank you for contacting The Pampered Chef and providing the below information. We are currently addressing this Web site with our Consultant.

08-25-2008, 10:06 AM	#42
ChefKrisB Location: Ashford Ct Posts: 311 Best Show: 1300 Experience: 5 # of Shows:	Re: Thought we couldn't... Ok, I've reproted this site twice in the last 6 months...when will HO do something? Does anyone know how long it usually takes?

08-25-2008, 10:20 AM	#44
chefann Location: praying for Paige (in MI) Posts: 22,440 Best Show: 1300 Experience: 8 # of Shows: 272	Re: Thought we couldn't... On a related note, listing your PWS address in the homepage field on your profile here creates a link to it. Which is against policy. Please remove your PWS info if you have it there. (User CP > Edit Your Details > Home Page URL)

08-25-2008, 06:47 PM	#45
PamperedLady1979 Location: St. Johns, MI Posts: 50 Best Show: 700 Experience: 3m # of Shows: 6 My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... I'm calling HO right now about this since it's been a few weeks since I reported it and her site is still up.... I just got off the phone with HO and they are "looking into it". I was told they will follow up with me once it has been investigated. Funny though...I gave them her name and they couldn't find any consultants by that name but she still has her PWS?

08-25-2008, 09:52 PM	#49
armywyf Location: Middle TN Posts: 104 Best Show: Experience: # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... I understand why we can't have websites outside of the PWS. My first thought is that she wants your email to tell you how to order online, then what she forwards you to her PWS or does she get your info over email? Personally it sounds shady to me, my first thought was that she isnt really a consultant but if she has a PWS I guess she is. See how suspicious I am LOL It just doesnt look professional.

08-26-2008, 05:35 AM	#50
chefann Location: praying for Paige (in MI) Posts: 22,440 Best Show: 1300 Experience: 8 # of Shows: 272	Re: Thought we couldn't... Not only are we not allowed to have a non-PWS PC site, we're not supposed to post online that we are consultants. So even if this was just to collect info and redirect people to her PWS, it's against policy.

08-26-2008, 09:05 AM	#51
PamperedLady1979 Location: St. Johns, MI Posts: 50 Best Show: 700 Experience: 3m # of Shows: 6 My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... I entered one of my other emails (not the one I use for PC) into her site when I first found it to see what would happen. It sends you an email with a link to her PWS. I sent HO a copy of that email also. I didn't think HO would really let me know the outcome either, but I just felt the need to call them on it because so many of us seem to have reported her site and it's still there.

08-26-2008, 09:40 AM	#52
janetupnorth Location: Northern WI Posts: 15,511 Best Show: 754.59 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 57 My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... Her PWS lists the same name and number. Glad you called them again!

08-26-2008, 09:47 AM	#53
PampMomof3 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 5,708 Best Show: 2221 Experience: 4+ # of Shows: 280 My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... She has ANOTHER ONE! Wynetteskitchen.com - AboutUs Wiki Page

08-26-2008, 09:49 AM	#54
chefann Location: praying for Paige (in MI) Posts: 22,440 Best Show: 1300 Experience: 8 # of Shows: 272	Re: Thought we couldn't... That one is actually the info page about the person who owns her domain. It's related, not a separate page.

08-26-2008, 09:50 AM	#55
janetupnorth Location: Northern WI Posts: 15,511 Best Show: 754.59 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 57 My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... I just e-mailed HO and reported the name, phone number, official site, unofficial site, google search of her name showing other violations, etc. I'll let you know if I hear back but asked them to check into it since I know it has been reported before.

08-26-2008, 11:06 AM	#56
sk8rgrrl99 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 496 Best Show: $1022 Experience: 1 # of Shows: My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... My goodness some people have nerve! When I first started I made the mistake of posting on CraigsList and thankfully a bunch of people here told me I couldn't so I was able to take it right down. I can't imagine doing in on purpose knowing you're breaking the rules!!!

08-26-2008, 02:28 PM	#57
janetupnorth Location: Northern WI Posts: 15,511 Best Show: 754.59 Experience: 2 # of Shows: 57 My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... I just got a note back saying they are addressing this with the consultant. I'm sure we'll see some results within a week.

08-26-2008, 04:43 PM	#58
PampMomof3 Location: Palm Bay, Florida Posts: 5,708 Best Show: 2221 Experience: 4+ # of Shows: 280 My Mood:	Re: Thought we couldn't... I just got this back after reporting her this morning. Thank you for contacting The Pampered Chef and providing the below information. We are currently addressing this Web site with our Consultant.

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