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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around participants discussing their views on a fellow member's posts and perceived motivations within the community. The conversation touches on themes of self-promotion, recruitment tactics, and the impact of such behaviors on the perception of Pampered Chef.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses concern that another member is using the forum to promote her new business while undermining Pampered Chef.
  • Several participants share their experiences of feeling that the posts from this member are inappropriate and violate community guidelines against self-promotion.
  • Another participant mentions that they initially found a critical post harsh but later understood the context after seeking clarification.
  • One participant notes that if the other member's new business was thriving, she likely wouldn't have so much time to engage in the forum.
  • Another participant shares their frustration with the perceived lack of enforcement regarding self-promotion policies in the community.
  • Several users mention their skepticism about the motivations behind the posts and express a desire for clearer community guidelines.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ significantly among participants regarding the appropriateness of the posts and the motivations behind them. No clear consensus emerges on how to address the situation.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a mix of personal experiences and opinions regarding community dynamics and the challenges of maintaining a supportive environment amidst perceived self-serving behaviors.

Who May Find This Useful

Participants within the consultant community who are interested in understanding the nuances of forum interactions and the implications of self-promotion may find this discussion relevant.

ShanaSmith said:
I'm sure we have all thought about it, but has anyone brought this to Gregs attention? She is really breaking the No Self Promoting rule. It might even be against the PC rules still. I'm out of town, so I can't look it up. But I would imagine that as a director it is against the rules to recruit PC consultants even after you quit (or get fired). Most companies do have something along these lines.

Not to mention that she is dragging down a greta resorce for new consultants

I have contacted them about her in the past but she's still there so I obviously have no weight in the matter. They have told me it's a grey area.

Please, Deb or Greg, correct me if I am stating your response wrong.
 
I am really not sure what Greg or Deb could do since she isn't outright soliciting on the threads-she is doing it behind the scenes via pm's and email. Maybe that isn't enough to get her off of CS, but I am sure hoping it is! There are several people over there that I would like to see promote just so they can come to the "sane side" with us!
Not sure what that says that we are the "sane side"......:D
 
Ok, so I really didn't know anything that was going on as I really didn't keep up with CS last summer...wow is all I have to say. Why would you jeopardize something that you have worked so hard for to sell $300 comforters. (I've been to a show...spent $30 on a beach towel b/c I felt like I should buy something and that was one of the cheapest things in their catalog.) I'm just glad to have this site. Everyone on here is nice and not manipulative...it's a great place to be :)
 
Even if they blocked her account somehow who's to say she won't just get another account for $5? It would be hard to ban her all together. She's seems sneaky enough to keep lurking anyway.
 
chefmeg said:
I am really not sure what Greg or Deb could do since she isn't outright soliciting on the threads-she is doing it behind the scenes via pm's and email. Maybe that isn't enough to get her off of CS, but I am sure hoping it is! There are several people over there that I would like to see promote just so they can come to the "sane side" with us!
Not sure what that says that we are the "sane side"......:D

I understand what you are saying but I see it that she IS outright sloiciting. Her sig line talks about what she earned/did as a PC consultant, she constantly refers to her new line, comments about PC... These things beg those that don't know her to ask the question. Yes she does that behind the scenes but it's obviously what she's about.

I agree too that she could just sign up with a different user name and troll the site looking for people who are thinking about PC or seem unhappy and then PM them with "PC is a great company" - a little advice and then info about her new company...
 
TROLL.......love the visual on that one Beth! I certainly feel like you do about her solicitation, but I was trying to look at it from Greg or Deb's point of view.

just really had a good laugh at the whole idea of a TROLL!
 
chefmeg said:
TROLL.......love the visual on that one Beth! I certainly feel like you do about her solicitation, but I was trying to look at it from Greg or Deb's point of view.

just really had a good laugh at the whole idea of a TROLL!

And isn't that what they call people who lurk on forums and places like that online?? Then they pop in and stir things up. I think I've heard that term "troll" before and it's a perfect description in this situation.:devil:
 
yep! that's what they call them! I also remember that being a derogatory term for chicks that were man hunting at bars frequently!
 
I had no idea that I was using the perfect word!:bugeye: :cool:

We learn something new every day!
 
I can't find the thread over there--where is it?
 
Nanisu said:
I can't find the thread over there--where is it?

it's called: Director Benefit kit
 

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