Reporting a Facebook PWS Violation: Has This Happened to You?

[BlessedWifeMommy]

Okay, until I know for sure, I deleted myself from the group. I guess I'll call HO and ask.

 

[chefann]

That's my interpretation of the policy, as well. I just sent a query to HO to find out.

 

[janetupnorth]

In an effort to comply, I deleted all mention of PC. Except when I found this group I was excited and joined... Anyone ask HO if we can belong to this group?

Pampered Chef Consultants

Holly Pixley - Tucson, AZ | Facebook

There are 1184 members of the group...

I would ask, but I haven't joined because I think HO would have an issue with it. It is an open group and anyone can join, not just PC consultants. If it was a closed, moderated group I don't think it'd be an issue.

I suggest you ask if you are worried or don't join.

 

[janetupnorth]

Besides, would you trust joining a group of someone with this:http://sarniaweddings.com/MelodyGibson.htm????

 

[janetupnorth]

...or this?http://newcomers.sarnia.com/sponsors/sponsors%20.htm

 

[janetupnorth]

That took me 10 seconds to find those.On the topic, with the constant changing of the internet, HO needs to re-evaluate some policies because we are restricted much more than other companies. I'd love to join some things but know I can't.On reporting, I think HO monitors here more than you guys realize! I've gotten e-mails from someone I know at HO on what I've posted before. They are trying to do their job and keep things fair.Disclaimer: I personally have never reported a FB violation and don't really have time for it...life is too full of other things...

 

[babywings76]

Oh my goodness! Janet, have you reported those to HO?ETA--nevermind...just read your post above!

 

[janetupnorth]

Oh my goodness! Janet, have you reported those to HO?

Nope, don't have time to type that message...she has more...just took me a quick Google search on her name and Pampered Chef since she is the admin of the group.

Enough for me not to want to have an association with her.

Back to work for me...

 

[jrstephens]

I got another internet violation too, but I never had my website on FB, only that I sold PC and was a consultant and I had a piece of PC flair. Whoever did it, was quick because I took it down right after I logged off here talking about how I was going to take it off, yet I still got the e-mail. I was on here talking about it, so my guess is it was a lurker or someone from here.

I am surprised I haven't gotten am email to then since you did since I have the same flair and joined in conversation with you about the events o Leadership.

Off to delete my flair!

 

[jrstephens]

Well, I got an email from the home office saying I had an "internet violation" on Facebook. I just want to "thank" the person that reported me. Apparently you have nothing better to do.

As I stated in my post in this thread, I had deleted my PC information. I never get upset over anything but this certainly hit me wrong. I admitted I made a mistake yet someone thought it was that important to notify the home office anyway.

FYI- it wasn't necessarily anyone here who did report it. HO has lurkers here. They may have seen this thread and checked out your FB page themselves.

I am so sorry Danielle! That is awful that you got it and had deleted it.

And you would think if it was a HO lurker from here, they would have seen that you deleted it too since they saw your admission on here you would think they would see your revision!

Just my 2cents!

 

[Jessamary]

I assume that the way PC does it is by a search. Anywhere in your FB page, if you have the words Pampered Chef, they can search it and see if it comes up. I don't know if I would worry so much about flair because that's something not searchable and you wouldn't be able to see it unless one of your "friends" can see it.

 

[merego]

Good grief, I am not the only one apparently. I was hoping someone as nice as you wouldnt have to worry about such things. I don't mind deleting any PC references from my FB page but I do mind those (that are not employed by PC) who can't keep their nose out of other people's business.

well aren't you sweet to say I am nice, thank you

We will never know who did it , maybe it was a lurker, maybe it was someone from HO who was on this site, maybe it was someone from here, maybe it was just a not nice PC consultant, who knows, but obviously it is true that some people have way to much time on their hands. I am curious, how did all that PC flair get on there? why are some people being reported and not others?? Just curious.....

I do love Usborne and my kids also love the "that not my.... series.

And why does it always happen to the nice people ha ha

 

[jrstephens]

I have removed my Flair after reading this. I am paranoid about it now too.

 

[merego]

I have removed my Flair after reading this. I am paranoid about it now too.

me too, I am just proud to sell and be a part of PC and this is what we get for it

 

[rennea]

I think some people have way to much time on there hands Meredith. Sorry that somebody would be so nasty.

Nobody can see your "flair" unless they are your "friend". If HO ever contacted me about it I sure would be asking how the heck they knew. But I doubt there would be a problem with that.

 

[PamperedDor]

Now I know many of us are on FB - ( many of you are my friends on there as well) , I have joined the group "PC consultants" and that I think is it - that shouldn't be a violation - I haven't actually explored the group - but I figured it was something close to this - I, personally, don't list my website or any other information on my FB page - and I don't think any of my CS/FB friends do either -

As in everything - there are rule breakers and fine lines - I guess we all need to just follow those lines and abide by the PC rules. Mistakes happen and as long as you aren't a repeat or purposeful (is that even a word?) offender, I truly believe HO will give us a fair shake or warning - as for those who choose to offend, well, I believe it will be given its day - I don't believe ANYONE is really getting that much business from FB.

 

[janetupnorth]

I think the PC Consultant Group SHOULD be o.k. like ones on Yahoo...IF and a big IF:1. The admin closes it and makes it a moderated group...good luck now finding out who is or isn't a consultant.2. The moderator also is one that abides by the rules.If it is "for consultants", it is o.k., but there is absolutely no means of moderation. Here at least you have to pay a fee to stay and see the details all the time. There you can just join.

 

[etteluap70PC]

I am still amazed at how many people do not get it!

From the policies manual:
Consultants and Above
Other than signing up for a Pampered Chef® Personal Web Site or approved vendor sites, do not list the company name when filling out personal profiles on the Internet.

Consultants of every level are prohibited from linking to their Pampered Chef® Personal Web Sites. This includes both sponsored links and banner ads that you pay for, as well as non-sponsored links that you don’t pay for. For instance, if a friend posts a link on their family’s Web site to your Personal Web Site, you would be in violation of this policy. Additionally, any other form ofadvertising on the Web is prohibited.

Pretty clear to me!

Sorry if this seems harsh but I'm ticked by the # of violations on facebook, including by consultants in my upline!

 

[PChef_ang]

I too agree with a lot that's been said thus far. I understand about not giving a leg up with listing your PWS on your online profiles, the more your PWS is posted on the web the easier it is to get pulled up in an online search, so I get that. I do think we come off not as professional when we have to covertly say what we do. So my opinion is that we should at least be able to say our title, no online advertsising such as have a party with me, etc... but at least allow me to say who I am....

 

[crissy11]

Open Source Cook - http://www.opensourcecook.com/

This is definitely a violation

 

[janetupnorth]

Open Source Cook - http://www.opensourcecook.com/

This is definitely a violation

Did you report that one? That is blatantly wrong.

 

[Chef Kearns]

Open Source Cook - http://www.opensourcecook.com/

This is definitely a violation

Wow! She is quite blatant. She is new. I clicked on "The Pampered Chef" on her Open Source website and it takes you to her personal website. She says that she's just qualified. So hopefully she just doesn't know. I want to give her the benefit of the doubt. She's got a page on FB just for The Pampered Chef, so she is way in violation.

One of you self-appointed PC police can contact her and let her know or report her. She definitely needs to know that that is not allowed.

Now this is what I think PC is talking about when they say keep the playing field level. I would not have the first idea of how to set up that website. She's got bullets in on her PWS News section. I don't know how to do that or how to change the font size. She can do that so that gives her a leg up when it comes to the web. I am at such a disadvantage.

I know that those of you who can easily do those things feel like you are crippled by not using your web skills, but I am very glad they don't allow open web access. I feel like we are all in the same boat with the current web rules. I think it is a bit strict about even just mentioning that you do PC, but if they let an inch get by there will be people taking it way too far (just like now). They have to keep it strict so it doesn't get crazy.

 

[crissy11]

I haven't reported her just put the link here first

 

[pamperedlinda]

Open Source Cook - http://www.opensourcecook.com/

This is definitely a violation

WOW! She does sound like she's new - but hello....did she NOT READ her agreement??

 

[chefann]

She's near me, based on her area code. And not only is her site in violation because it links to her PWS, it violates intellectual property through use of HO pics and logos.I really think that HO needs to include more information about the policies available with the contract, and in the kit. There are too many people who don't read them, and then use "I'm new" as an excuse.

 

[Cindycooks]

Good night! I am just blown away by her website and her facebook page! Has anybody reported her? She hasnt read her agreement because she's been too busy making websites!!!!!

 

[janetupnorth]

I love this quote from her webpage:

I have seen the new spring products and some of them are fabulous (can you say bamboo?), but I’m not going to say what they are just yet. I don’t know if I can, but I will tell you this; they are discontinuing a few items. So to give everyone a chance to get the item they want, before they are gone, here are the discontinued items:

You mean you're not sure if you can mention new products but have no problem stealing all the images from pamperedchef.com and doing other things against policy?

 

[PChef_ang]

Has anyone messaged her yet to tell her? I don't want to be yet another person telling her if someone else already has, but I also don't want to assume that someone has when no one hasn't...

Really, someone from HO should get a screenshot of these pages and use them as this is what you are not allowed to do!!

Then it would be nice to have a screenshot of what you can do, for us visual folks out there.

But I would agree that she must not have read the policy and procedure guide at all!!

 

[janetupnorth]

I think in this case, it would be best for HO contact her.That isn't to be mean, that is just so someone there can clearly go over the policies with her so it doesn't happen again.Give it a few days and see if it comes down...

 

[pamperedlinda]

Did anyone report her?