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I think LDS folks have a little too much trust in other LDS folk. “Brother So-in-so works for doTerra, Sister So-in-so sells it and says it cleared up her ecze

I think LDS folks have a little too much trust in other LDS folk. “Brother So-in-so works for doTerra, Sister So-in-so sells it and says it cleared up her eczema. These people wouldn’t lie to me!” And so they take whatever they say as truth. I don’t think it’s what I would describe as “childish gullibility”. But too much unchecked trust in members of their circles (still gullibility. But I wouldn’t call it childish). And then it compounds. Well, Bishop So-in-so wouldn’t participate in an MLM if it were immoral so it must be good! I think this is at the root of the problem in Utah. Between that and the Utah moms wanting to make an easy buck. Source: LDS myself living in Utah County. My wife and I often discuss why there is just so many MLMs that are clearly (to me) scams that run unchecked.

supportlocal4h 4y ago
I sympathize a lot with the moms you characterize as "wanting to make an easy buck." How do you put in 8 hours a day as an accountant or hair stylist or fire fighter or HR rep between morning snack, potty training, reading time, nap time, outside play time, music time, etc.? Maybe you try to get paid for raising your own kids by daycaring other kids at the same time. Is that also an easy buck? Not everybody has a k8s genius spouse pulling down 6 figures. Any buck that can be gained in two or three hour increments a week is a lifeline.
- xahrepap 4y ago
  Oh don’t get me wrong. I get it. maybe “easy buck” was lazy commenting. Being able to work your own hours, focus on the family you prioritize, work from home, etc etc. I get all that and is exactly what I was trying to say with “easy buck”. Poor choice of words.
- bloomingeek 4y ago
  So what if a housewife/family refuse to purchase any product another housewife/family is pushing? Is there any rejection of said family? Is the whole family networking system based solely on sales? Is it considered not cooperating, from a religious stand point, not to purchase these products? Will church status be effected if purchases aren't made and a family punished?
  - supportlocal4h 4y ago
    This is a fair question from somebody who has never seen it in action. The answer, from my experience, is no. Regarding the religious or church status matter, absolutely no. The church isn't pushing these things and even cautions about them. Socially? A person might feel obligated to help a friend, same as any other culture. Then again, if you're just as cash strapped, ... It's really a personal decision. Just like buying Girl Scout cookies. Or the open guitar case next to the street performer. Plenty of people refuse to respond to invites to an MLM "party." Some people avoid yard sales. But it shouldn't affect friendships.

supportlocal4h 4y ago

I sympathize a lot with the moms you characterize as "wanting to make an easy buck." How do you put in 8 hours a day as an accountant or hair stylist or fire fighter or HR rep between morning snack, potty training, reading time, nap time, outside play time, music time, etc.? Maybe you try to get paid for raising your own kids by daycaring other kids at the same time. Is that also an easy buck? Not everybody has a k8s genius spouse pulling down 6 figures. Any buck that can be gained in two or three hour increments a week is a lifeline.

xahrepap 4y ago
Oh don’t get me wrong. I get it. maybe “easy buck” was lazy commenting. Being able to work your own hours, focus on the family you prioritize, work from home, etc etc. I get all that and is exactly what I was trying to say with “easy buck”. Poor choice of words.
bloomingeek 4y ago
So what if a housewife/family refuse to purchase any product another housewife/family is pushing? Is there any rejection of said family? Is the whole family networking system based solely on sales? Is it considered not cooperating, from a religious stand point, not to purchase these products? Will church status be effected if purchases aren't made and a family punished?
- supportlocal4h 4y ago
  This is a fair question from somebody who has never seen it in action. The answer, from my experience, is no. Regarding the religious or church status matter, absolutely no. The church isn't pushing these things and even cautions about them. Socially? A person might feel obligated to help a friend, same as any other culture. Then again, if you're just as cash strapped, ... It's really a personal decision. Just like buying Girl Scout cookies. Or the open guitar case next to the street performer. Plenty of people refuse to respond to invites to an MLM "party." Some people avoid yard sales. But it shouldn't affect friendships.