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MLMs abuse key social instincts of a human (“we are family” and all that junk) and use them against other humans in order to profit higher levels of the scheme.
by strogonoff 4y ago
MLMs abuse key social instincts of a human (“we are family” and all that junk) and use them against other humans in order to profit higher levels of the scheme. Socialization itself is hijacked for the purpose of making sales, because that’s how the victim stays afloat. Every time I see it in person it’s sad to observe.
- corbulo 4y agoAnyone advertising that your work will be like a family environment is a major red flag. The ethics for running a business successfully and raising/managing a family are pretty high contrast.
- throwbadubadu 4y agoYeah, but those MLMs are really a magnitude different and take this to cult like levels and use awkward psyche tricks.. if you never experienced one personally direct or indirectly and think this is similar to the normal work world (even startup craziness is not comparable, really) just feel free to visit one of their recruitment meeting shows. (My mother got into one 20 years ago and dragged some people with her in, fortunately she was the only one with significant money investment lost..).
- anon7725 4y agoIndeed. Some companies tread out some light pablum around “we’re a family,” but MLM schemes weaponize human relationships and social conventions for profit. The MLM metastasizes through social networks and often damages them pretty significantly. Having a personal relationship turn into an avenue for sales pressure is very dispiriting.
- mordae 4y agoI would immediately ask "you mean with transparent financing, equal standard of living for everyone involved and taking care of each other even when we are sick or miserable?". I don't think business must be ruthless. If it's a coop... I have an interview today. Wish me luck. :-D
- aembleton 4y agoBest of luck. Hope it goes well.