Advertising Rules on Craigslist: When Mistakes Happen

[pamperedpnina]

I didnt know where to put this but wanted some input, I'd advertised on Craigslist a few times and the last time I put my link for my website and did nto realize what I'd done for a couple hours, I removed it but left the rest of the add up... got yelled at by HO. NBD it was a mistake and I explained that. They also told me we are not aloud to advertise at all online (even without web details)

Anyway the reason I'm looking for advice is that there is a consultant in my area who is constantly posting her info (including website) all over the local craigslist and that just seems unfair I dont want to be a tattle tale but it is irritating me, maybe I'm just looking for a sympathetic ear here

 

[pcchefjane]

Re: CraigslistYou should report here. It is not "being a tattletale" but HO appreciates us doing that. Who's to say that she wasn't the one to report you feeling that you were competition? There is people who sell on eBay, etc. and are not allowed to as well!!

 

[Kitchen2u]

Re: Craigslist

You should report here. It is not "being a tattletale" but HO appreciates us doing that.

And so do the rest of us!

 

[gingertannery]

Re: CraigslistIt just helps keep a fair playing field.. we are all in this together. Why should she get to do these things..... I would report if I saw it.

 

[cookin to the top]

Re: CraigslistIsn't that what we're doing with our newsletters....advertising via e-mail- online? (Sorry, I'm a little unclear, and I just signed up for a great newsletter myself....is it wrong?)

 

[DebbieJ]

Re: CraigslistThe Policies and Procedures are very clear on the advertising guidelines. All consultants should read them.If there is a consultant advertising online, you can report them via email to [email protected]You don't need to explain anything, just copy and paste the url of the Craigslist ad.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Re: Craigslist

Isn't that what we're doing with our newsletters....advertising via e-mail- online? (Sorry, I'm a little unclear, and I just signed up for a great newsletter myself....is it wrong?)

We can advertise via email to our customers.

We can't post anything on the web about being Pampered Chef consultants, or provide any links to our websites.

 

[DebbieSAChef]

Re: CraigslistI think it would be considerate to contact her and let her know from one consultant to another that it goes against policy and see if she removes it first before being a tattle tale. She might not know like you didn't know.

Debbie :chef:

 

[chefann]

Re: CraigslistWell-meaning consultants have gotten involved in name-calling and other unsavory situations by notifying others themselves. Many of us would have posted such information by accident, but there are consultants who know what they're doing is wrong. And they can get abusive when it's pointed out to them. Let HO deal with it.

 

[KristinS]

Re: Craigslist

Well-meaning consultants have gotten involved in name-calling and other unsavory situations by notifying others themselves. Many of us would have posted such information by accident, but there are consultants who know what they're doing is wrong. And they can get abusive when it's pointed out to them. Let HO deal with it.

I agree. Also, if you said something directlly and she didn't do anything about it, your next step would be to then notify HO, and she would almost know for sure that it was you who notified them, making it an even more uncomfortable situation.

 

[etteluap70PC]

Re: Craigslist

Well-meaning consultants have gotten involved in name-calling and other unsavory situations by notifying others themselves. Many of us would have posted such information by accident, but there are consultants who know what they're doing is wrong. And they can get abusive when it's pointed out to them. Let HO deal with it.

Ann said it perfectly! Do not confront anyone yourself. Just copy the link and send it on to HO.