Warning: MySpace Advertising Violation for PC Consultants - Don't Get Caught!

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Discussion Overview

This thread discusses concerns among Pampered Chef consultants regarding a fellow consultant's use of MySpace for advertising, which some participants believe may violate company policies. Participants share their experiences and opinions on the implications of such actions and the enforcement of advertising guidelines.

Discussion Character

  • Opinion-based
  • Anecdotal
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant, identifying as a consultant, expresses frustration over another consultant's MySpace page, suggesting it violates advertising policies.
  • Another participant shares their experience of contacting their director, who stated they were not in violation of their contract.
  • Several users mention that the presence of product information and contact details on the MySpace page indicates advertising.
  • One participant notes that the guidelines clearly prohibit advertising outside of personal websites, emphasizing the importance of adhering to these rules.
  • Another participant highlights the inconsistency in enforcement, feeling upset that some consultants may not follow the rules while others do.
  • Some participants discuss the potential consequences of the MySpace page, including the possibility of reporting it to the Home Office.
  • One participant points out that the MySpace page includes a direct link to a personal website, which they believe constitutes a clear violation of policy.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Views differ among participants regarding the interpretation of the advertising guidelines and whether the MySpace page constitutes a violation. Some express strong opinions against the use of such platforms for advertising, while others defend the actions of the consultant in question.

Contextual Notes

The discussion reflects a range of personal experiences and interpretations of company policies related to advertising and online presence among Pampered Chef consultants.

Who May Find This Useful

Consultants interested in understanding the nuances of advertising policies and the implications of using social media for business purposes may find this discussion relevant.

chefkristin
chefkristin
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Ok so I know I have said not to waste your time on other people and pay attention to yourself-well I tried its not working.

Check this out:
http://www.myspace.com/cassiepchef

I sent her an email-see below. Her director is clearly clueless.....

Thought I'd let you know that I spoke with my director, and she has looked at my page, and she says that I am not in violation of my contract.

----------------- Original Message -----------------
From: Kristin
Date: May 21, 2007 6:21 AM


From one consultant to another...

You cannot advertise PC on My Space. I wanted to let you know before the Home Office police catch you.
This is a BIG breach of contract! There are people monitoring.

Sorry....
 
Send it to HO. I believe it's the Career Solutions addres (it's been posted), or you can send it directly to Richard (Laiche?) - his address has been posted around here as well.
 
I think people are always looking for loopholes and her Director might be confused - She technically doesn't have her website listed but she is obviously promoting PC on a website that is not her own which appears to violate the contract
 
Internet/Web: Additional Guidelines
Consultants and above Other than signing up for a Pampered Chef® Personal Web Site or approved vendor sites like Visual Impact Products, do not list the company name when filling out personal profiles on the Internet.

You may not purchase lists for e-mail marketing purposes. Spamming is not allowed.You may not sell any Pampered Chef® products — current or discontinued — through online auction houses (like eBay.com) or on any Web site other than your Pampered Chef®Personal Web Site.You may set up a chat room or e-mail newsgroup ONLY to communicate solely with other Pampered Chef® Consultants about the business. Please do not mention, advertise or promote your Pampered Chef® business on any chat rooms, other than those created for communicating with other Consultants.
 
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So this is the response I got for warning her. I think now I will email Richard.

Well, I think that you are a nosey busy body who obviously searched for PC on myspace for my account to show up. I am not breaching my contract. I am not selling over this page I am simply stating that if they are interested in buying, to contact me. I'm also not using any trademarked items. Mind your own business
 
The NAME OF THE COMPANY is registered!!! Kristen, PM her email address to me - I can't email her from myspace since I don't have an account. I would like to send her something (probably in a few days) with the wording from CC and see what she says. I'll be sickenenly (sp?) sweet and be able to forward the whole conversation to Richard!
 
I HAVE sent an email to the email address provided in the Policies and Procedures manual. It is VERY clear that we are to do NO advertising on the internet outside of our company website. Only directors can have their own webpages and then it is ONLY for communicating with her downline.

I specifically asked in the email for the clarification of the policies, as I want to be sure I avail myself of all avenues that are allowed to me. I provided a link to her page and asked them to look at it and let me know if this is the type of thing I can do. I'll let you know. It will be nice to have a clear voice responding.
 
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Thanks Sandy!!!



MomToEli said:
I HAVE sent an email to the email address provided in the Policies and Procedures manual. It is VERY clear that we are to do NO advertising on the internet outside of our company website. Only directors can have their own webpages and then it is ONLY for communicating with her downline.

I specifically asked in the email for the clarification of the policies, as I want to be sure I avail myself of all avenues that are allowed to me. I provided a link to her page and asked them to look at it and let me know if this is the type of thing I can do. I'll let you know. It will be nice to have a clear voice responding.
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Wow - I don't know how much more obvious you can get than that! Some people's kids...I tell ya!
 
uhhh....ummmm...how can this not be advertising? The only thing she does not do it post her website. If this is legal, we all need to get one! ha!
 
Did anyone notice the last comment on her page was about a catalog show?? Tell me that isnt selling!!
 
She has prices, product #'s, a way to contact her, info on becoming a consultant.....who does she think she is fooling?

And to tell you Kristin that you are nosey because you were searching.....well - why does she have that info on there if not for people to find? She's just upset that the wrong person found it!
 
chefkristin said:
So this is the response I got for warning her. I think now I will email Richard.

Well, I think that you are a nosey busy body who obviously searched for PC on myspace for my account to show up. I am not breaching my contract. I am not selling over this page I am simply stating that if they are interested in buying, to contact me. I'm also not using any trademarked items. Mind your own business
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I would send her email replies to Richard/Career Solutions. That way she can't act innocent with them and say she never knew. Also...it's interesting that she said you obviously searched for PC to find her account. Isn't that what she's hoping for? Someone to search for PC and contact her to purchase the products!
 
OMG I can not believe her myspace page! It will be interesting to see what HO has to say about this.
 
I think we get so upset is because we follow the rules and it's not fair for others to not follow the rules. Since PC provided us websites, there is not need to advertise on my-space. Do what the rest of us do and quit cheating! Ughhhh..... people like this get me so upset. Especially when they start becoming a twit about it! If I was messing up, I'd want to know so that I could fix it! :rolleyes:
And another thing, if I was going to advertise on MySpace I sure the heck wouldn't be putting the questionable friends contacts that she has available for everyone to see. It's just tacky, every bit of it!
 
MissChef said:
I think we get so upset is because we follow the rules and it's not fair for others to not follow the rules. Since PC provided us websites, there is not need to advertise on my-space. Do what the rest of us do and quit cheating! Ughhhh..... people like this get me so upset. Especially when they start becoming a twit about it! If I was messing up, I'd want to know so that I could fix it! :rolleyes:
And another thing, if I was going to advertise on MySpace I sure the heck wouldn't be putting the questionable friends contacts that she has available for everyone to see. It's just tacky, every bit of it!
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Speaking of contacts....does that picture of the little boy look familiar to anyone else? It's labeled "Kristen and Jason"....looks like an avatar on here...right?
 
Okay - so I went to her myspace page and clicked on "big news" - she has a direct link to her PC website there - a VERY DEFINITE violation!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Okay - so I went to her myspace page and clicked on "big news" - she has a direct link to her PC website there - a VERY DEFINITE violation!
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Does it actually "link"? I saw her website listed under each news item but I couldn't get it to link. Still.....she's violating.
 
GeorgiaPeach said:
Does it actually "link"? I saw her website listed under each news item but I couldn't get it to link. Still.....she's violating.
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Nope - you're right - I just assumed it would link - but still, the address is right there to copy and paste - and I did try that - can I say that she puts alot more info and effort into her myspace page than her PC website? She knows what she's doing!:mad:
 
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ChefBeckyD said:
Nope - you're right - I just assumed it would link - but still, the address is right there to copy and paste - and I did try that - can I say that she puts alot more info and effort into her myspace page than her PC website? She knows what she's doing!:mad:
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She is really Pi**ing me off!! She was so rude to me too and the only reason I told her was so that she doesn't get in trouble. Now I WANT TO GET HER IN TROUBLE!!!!:mad: :mad: :mad:
 
Kristin I like the way you handled it - Sorry she was rude I got an internet violation notice and panicked. I didn't realized that a networking group had put my website link on their page
 
these people just do not get it!!!!!!
 
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Kathytnt said:
Kristin I like the way you handled it - Sorry she was rude I got an internet violation notice and panicked. I didn't realized that a networking group had put my website link on their page
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But like Becky said, SHE KNOWS WHAT SHE IS DOING. Ok I am done venting.
 
oh yes they get very vengefull! The only reason I did not post the reply I got from the gal I sent a msg to was because these people are very mean and I did not want them connecting the dots and knowing how to harrass me. Chicken...maybee but if yu had seen the reply I got you would understand.

My page was also pasted all ovet the PC networking groups.
 
I do not know what my problem is lately but I can Not spell worth beans!!!!

LOL!

Hijack!
 
ChefBeckyD said:
Nope - you're right - I just assumed it would link - but still, the address is right there to copy and paste - and I did try that - can I say that she puts alot more info and effort into her myspace page than her PC website? She knows what she's doing!:mad:
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Hee hee....that's funny, I thought the same thing. She has a recruiting special from January as her only news item. Her calendar is updated.
 
What a biatch.
 
As a "police officer" of life (my husband's term for me) I have just one thing to say "Citizens Arrest!" We need some wanted posters to post around conference!
 
OMG she is in BLATANT violation!!!!
 
What sucks is even after HO makes her pull the page, she will still have the contact info from people who have already seen the page and contacted her.
 
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