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Discussion Overview

This thread centers around concerns regarding a website that some participants believe violates Pampered Chef's policies on personal websites. Participants discuss their experiences with reporting the site and express opinions on its appearance and the implications of its existence.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses confusion about the rules regarding personal websites for Pampered Chef.
  • Another participant states that the website is not allowed and suggests forwarding the information to the appropriate contact.
  • Several users mention that they prefer the official Pampered Chef websites over the discussed site, describing it as unattractive.
  • One participant shares their experience of reporting the site and questions how long it typically takes for the Home Office to take action.
  • Another participant recalls seeing the website before and speculates that the owner may have previously been caught violating rules.
  • Some participants express frustration over the perceived lack of action from the Home Office regarding the reported site.
  • One participant notes that the website appears outdated and questions the owner's motives for maintaining it.
  • Several users discuss the potential consequences for the consultant if they are found to be violating company policies.
  • One participant mentions that calling the consultant could be seen as harassment, suggesting caution in how to proceed.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ on the effectiveness of reporting the website and the appropriate actions to take. There is no clear consensus on whether the Home Office is adequately addressing the issue.

Contextual Notes

Participants share personal experiences and opinions regarding the implications of the website's existence and the enforcement of company policies.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding the community's concerns about compliance with Pampered Chef's website policies may find this discussion relevant.

LOL -- we've all got her phone number. How about we all call her... on a schedule... about 5 minutes apart. For like... 3 hours.
 
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IAmChefJ said:
LOL -- we've all got her phone number. How about we all call her... on a schedule... about 5 minutes apart. For like... 3 hours.
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How funny, I hadn't even thought of that:eek:
 
That might be fun...
 
PC Policies & Procedures excerpt:

Internet/Web: Use of Non Pampered Chef® Web Sites
Only Executives and above may purchase a separate domain name and develop a Web site outside of their Pampered Chef® Personal Web Site for any use related to their Pampered Chef® business. See Benefits and Privileges for Executives and Above, and the related policies below.
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BUT ...
Let Wynette Shumate be Your Pampered Chef Independent Consultant.
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... she's obviously not an Executive or above!
 
:angel:I think it would be fun to call her like that. Anyone want to set up a schedule?
 
If she keeps redoing the site, why doesn't PC just "fire" her as a consultant for breaking company rules to this extent??
 
IAmChefJ said:
LOL -- we've all got her phone number. How about we all call her... on a schedule... about 5 minutes apart. For like... 3 hours.
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LOL!! Let me know what time to call! ;)
 
Just report to HO and let them handle it.Calling may cause you issues!
 
And calling her that often could be construed as harassment, which could get those involved into a whole mess of legal troubles themselves.
 
:angel:Okay...I'll be good then!
 
chefann said:
And calling her that often could be construed as harassment, which could get those involved into a whole mess of legal troubles themselves.
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Yeah, that's what I was thinking but saying it nicely...Ann went straight to the point! :thumbup:
 
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?
 
ChefKrisB said:
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?
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They might have done something and she waited and brought it back...
 
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)
 
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?
 
KellyTheChef said:
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!
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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!!
 
PamperedLady1979 said:
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?
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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.
 
PamperedLady1979 said:
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?
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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?
 
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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.
 
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.
 
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.
 
Her PWS lists the same name and number. Glad you called them again!
 
That one is actually the info page about the person who owns her domain. It's related, not a separate page.
 
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.
 
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!!!
 
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.
 
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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