opinion Archives - The Anti-MLM Coalition

I Love Beachbody, But Hate the MLM – My MLM Experience

Guest writer Jocelyn discusses her time with Beachbody, and why she thinks the MLM route has ruined her enjoyment of this company’s fitness regimes.

27 February 2019 Arbonne / Guest Posts / Primerica / Society

Primerica and the long road to the anti-MLM movement

I am sometimes asked why I am so strongly opposed to the MLM (multi-level marketing) industry. As they usually say, there’s

14 November 2018 Emotions / Guest Posts / Motives by Lauren Ridinger / Real Experiences / Society

Just What is Her Motive? (Part 2) – My MLM Experience

Returning guest writer Penny concludes her account of how MLM affected her time as an aspiring makeup artist. In this final part, she talks of her excitement of helping with the makeup of a Britain’s Got Talent contestant…or so she thought.

18 September 2018 doTerra / Guest Posts / Real Experiences / Relationships / Rodan & Fields

Let me tell you about that time I was accosted by a hunbro …

So, in a brief change of events, moving a little bit away from our usual technical discussions on MLMs, I’d

18 September 2018 Finances / Guest Posts / Relationships / Society

The MLM car – a sham or just another level in the pyramid?

It’s really easy to be lured in by the false promises of an MLM. You’ve seen it across the wider

13 July 2018 doTerra / Emotions / Finances / General Advice / Guest Posts / Real Experiences / Relationships / Society / Young Living

Why I Got Into an MLM, & What I Found When I Got There (Part Two)

Guest writer & MLM rep ‘Frenzied’ is back with the conclusion to her opinion piece on how MLMs can worsen our mental health, and how the companies themselves could do better for the many personalities & backgrounds in their ranks.

12 July 2018 doTerra / Emotions / General Advice / Guest Posts / Real Experiences / Relationships / Young Living

Why I Got Into an MLM, & What I Found When I Got There (Part One)

Guest writer ‘Frenzied’ has a different story to tell. She is still in an MLM scheme, but she is against the business model. She discusses the mental health issues that can both drive a woman to join MLMs, and worsen while she’s involved in them.

26 June 2018 Bot Watch / Finances / General Advice / Relationships / Society

You are not an Independent Business Owner!

If you are in multi-level marketing, please stop claiming you are an ‘Independent Business Owner’ says Bot Watch. Read their reasoning in this humorous piece.

24 April 2018 Emotions / Finances / Guest Posts / Relationships / Society

“Why I don’t support MLMs”

There are a lot of things wrong with MLMs. In no particular order, Christine Pennylegion provides a small sampling of issues.

23 April 2018 Docs & Letter Templates / General Advice / Guest Posts / Younique

Foxy’s Cunning Retorts for MLM Recruitment Attempts

Guest writer Foxy recently encountered an MLM recruitment attempt over Instagram. This inspired her to write a piece on how to give others ideas, when they face a similar situation.