Is It Safe to Advertise Without My Knowledge?

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Discussion Overview

The thread discusses experiences related to advertising as Pampered Chef consultants, particularly incidents where personal information was shared without consent. Participants share their personal stories about unexpected listings on websites and the resulting complications with the company.

Discussion Character

  • Anecdotal
  • Opinion-based
  • Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, shared a distressing experience where their information was added to a neighborhood website without their knowledge, leading to a violation warning from the company.
  • Another participant noted a similar occurrence, emphasizing the importance of communication when groups list consultants on their websites.
  • Several users mentioned the company's increased scrutiny following violations by others, expressing concern about the implications for consultants.
  • One participant expressed frustration over the restrictions on advertising, suggesting that a searchable consultant directory could alleviate some issues.
  • Another participant shared their belief that warnings should be given before reporting fellow consultants to the company.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the appropriateness of reporting fellow consultants for unintentional violations, with some participants advocating for communication over reporting, while others acknowledge the need for adherence to rules.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects the personal experiences of consultants navigating advertising practices and the complexities that arise from unintentional violations of company policies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants who are considering advertising their services or who have faced similar issues may find the shared experiences relevant.

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Loriann
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Just an FYI for fellow consultants. I advertised last year in a local neighborhood's newsletter. I guess they were trying to help me get business, but without my knowledge they added my information to their neighborhood website, including MY website information! Imagine my horror when I received a violation warning from HO today :eek: . A fellow PC consultant reported me to HO. I've been in contact with HO and the neighborhood trying to get my information taken off the web - what a messy, stressful incident!

Moral of the story - even when you are trying to follow all the rules mistakes can happen! When you advertise with anyone, make sure that they know NOT to put your information on their website!!!

Lori
 
I had the same thing happen to me - We are allowed to do print advertising but sometime groups will list you on their website without your knowledge. I think of it as a courtesy to let the consultant know because it happened to me and I was not trying to violate anything

Loriann - Who's cluster are you in? We are are almost neighbors. I actually work at Sprouts part-time
 
Looks like HO is cracking down after several Ebay and MY space violaters have been caught! Yikes- sorry that happened to you!
 
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Hi Kathy!
I'm glad to know that my info was out on the web, I just wish the consultant had emailed me, instead of going to HO. Oh well, gave me an exciting afternoon, as if 4 wild kids home for summer break wasn't exciting enough :)

I'm in Carol Radu's cluster - how about you? We are almost neighbors - I'm in the neighborhood across from Parker Square. I love Sprouts - I'm in there frequently!

Lori
 
I am under Lorlee Clark under Nancy Jo Ryan I am the Kathy in Vitamins Say hi if you are in the area
 
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Will do! Are you going to conference? If so, which wave are you in?
Lori
 
Yes - Wave 3 Aren't you in Wave 1??
 
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No...I'm Wave 2. I went last year, and it was AWESOME! One of my recruits is going too - I'm so excited for her. I see your a first timer, you will love it!
 
My former manager at the IT company I worked for wouldn't allow time off and my mother passed away in June so it was a really tought ime to think about going to conference. I am very excited.
 
Hi Texans,
Lorianne I am in Carol Radu's cluster also. Were you at the Spring Kickoff in Arlington? I live in North Arlington, but I am moving at the end of June to Ft. Worth. Who is in your upline?
 
Loriann said:
Hi Kathy!
I'm glad to know that my info was out on the web, I just wish the consultant had emailed me, instead of going to HO. Oh well, gave me an exciting afternoon, as if 4 wild kids home for summer break wasn't exciting enough :)
Lori
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It was probably someone here who didn't know it was you! LOL
 
I think it's ridiculous that we can't have our website anywhere. I understand not wanting us to advertise on questionable sites, but chamber of commerce, organizational websites, etc should be okay. OR (and I've suggested this), just set up a way to search for your consultant online! That would solve the problem. Even if they were given the clue what the website MIGHT be .biz/name that would help. I just think making it hard to find us, doesn't help anyone.
 
Loriann said:
Hi Kathy!
I'm glad to know that my info was out on the web, I just wish the consultant had emailed me, instead of going to HO. Oh well, gave me an exciting afternoon, as if 4 wild kids home for summer break wasn't exciting enough :)

I'm in Carol Radu's cluster - how about you? We are almost neighbors - I'm in the neighborhood across from Parker Square. I love Sprouts - I'm in there frequently!

Lori
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I'm so sorry Lori! It's a shame that people will automatically just report you!!! I would never do that for the reason that you are going through. I believe in warning someone and finding out if they know. Alot of the e-bay and myspace people know what they are doing but something like yours was ridiculous!:eek: :rolleyes:
Good luck and don't allow yourself to stress over it, I think that the HO can tell this was not your fault and not a blatant disregard for the rules! Good luck! And hang in there with 4 kids on summer break!!:eek: :eek: And I think I'm about to go crazy with 2 being home in 2 more weeks! I bow down to all of you out there that have 4,5,6,7 kids! You are more woman than me! LOL!:eek: :D :p ;)
 
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Thanks Cathy! I agree that people should be warned - I'm not into reporting my fellow consultants...I certainly don't have time to be policing everyone, I've got a business to run! It's all worked out with HO, finally got a hold of the person who runs the neighborhood website and they removed my name.

Thanks for the support!
 
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Hi Marisol,
I was at the Spring Kickoff in Arlington! Fonda Wirth is my director. Who are you under?
 
Loriann said:
Hi Kathy!
I'm glad to know that my info was out on the web, I just wish the consultant had emailed me, instead of going to HO. Oh well, gave me an exciting afternoon, as if 4 wild kids home for summer break wasn't exciting enough :)

I'm in Carol Radu's cluster - how about you? We are almost neighbors - I'm in the neighborhood across from Parker Square. I love Sprouts - I'm in there frequently!

Lori
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I'm in Carol Radu's too! I'm in her third line! We can meet at Exec. Banquet!
 
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Hi Texans,
Lorianne I am in Carol Radu's cluster also. Were you at the Spring Kickoff in Arlington? I live in North Arlington, but I am moving at the end of June to Ft. Worth. Who is in your upline?
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I was in Arlington! Carol is my upline. Cool! Where are you moving to in Fort Worth? I'm in North Fort Worth by 35/287
 
MGG said:
Hi Texans,
Lorianne I am in Carol Radu's cluster also. Were you at the Spring Kickoff in Arlington? I live in North Arlington, but I am moving at the end of June to Ft. Worth. Who is in your upline?
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Marisol,

Is this the same Marisol (under Lee Burns) that contacted me about some products that I am cleaning out of my office?
 
I just LOVE Fonda! She keeps you on your toes! She is high energy but just LOVE her!!!
 
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Hi Marisol,
I was at the Spring Kickoff in Arlington! Fonda Wirth is my director. Who are you under?
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Hi Loriann--I am under Lee Burns. I love Fonda she is so funny! You must love having her as your director. Are you going to conference? I am going this year is my first time and I am sooo excited except about sharing a room, but I hope that turns out to be fun.

Hi Sharon,
I emailed you the night before last with my request--the HWC mugs & plates and the salad recipe cards. CONGRATULATIONS on becoming a director!!!!! It was great working the bridal fair with you in Feb, even if it was just for an hour. Who is your upline director Sharon? It's great meeting up with you online.

I love Chef Success!!!!

Ladies--we have got to meet sometime in person-maybe do dinner or lunch.
 
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Hi Sharon & Marisol,
We will definitely have to meet up at conference if not before!
I LOVE having Fonda as my Director - she is awesome, and hilarious - our meetings are very entertaining.

Sharon - congratulations on making Director! We'll be cheering you on.
 
Loriann said:
Hi Sharon & Marisol,
We will definitely have to meet up at conference if not before!
I LOVE having Fonda as my Director - she is awesome, and hilarious - our meetings are very entertaining.

Sharon - congratulations on making Director! We'll be cheering you on.
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Are you going to be able to promote before Conference? Hope so!
 
Loriann said:
Hi Kathy!
I'm glad to know that my info was out on the web, I just wish the consultant had emailed me, instead of going to HO.
Lori
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Hi Lori,
I think in your case, or anyone with simply a link I would have contacted that consultant, but some of the online stores-that's just ridiculous. One of my past hostess was contacted on myspace to shop at a girls PC store. I was emailed the link and it was a true online store with slide show, guest specials, link to web page the works! I ended up not emailing the consultant because of all the backlash other consultants have endured. I figure in this girl's case or anyone with a seperate online store or webpage--different from your case entirely& not just a link--it's not my job to issue violation warnings or even confront them that is HO job. I am not sure I would have even cared if it had not been my customer but it was and I think I did the right thing. It is because so many "violators" are nasty when informed by a fellow consultant that people have taken to avoid the drama and let HO deal with it. I am very sorry that happened to you and because you spoke out about your case I know if I ever stumble by just a link or such I will email the consultant first.
Marisol
 
Hello. We are not allowed to have someone with a website to put our .biz website link on their website. Right? So are they allowed to refer to us in any way? Maybe by our personal email address or telephone number? Maybe not mention Pampered Chef just for Bridal Registry info call or email...Just want to check on what we can do and not push the boundries or go over the line.
 
http://cgi.ebay.com/FREE-PAMPERED-CHEF_W0QQitemZ190141085778QQihZ009QQcategoryZ20651QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
 
JaimeQ said:
http://cgi.ebay.com/FREE-PAMPERED-CHEF_W0QQitemZ190141085778QQihZ009QQcategoryZ20651QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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Big NO NO!:mad:
 
did anyone send this ebayer a message that this is a big no no?
 
I saw it on there but I didn't send her a message.... I didn't know if I should... Didn't want to cause drama.
 
I just sent her a message. Let's see if she heeds the warning.
 
After the last time I sent an email she sent my picture to all her groupies on a PC group on My Space saying I was harrasing her along with another consultant.
I am not going there again. :(
 
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