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kaje62 · 12-09-2004, 06:01 PM

this is from naturalmamabarter

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You know I had not considered that people might post MLM type
businesses on Friday sales given the list's policy on these business in
general, so I apologize for not being clearer and not better
anticipating the potential conflict. So, to tell you the truth I was
just observing and sort of considering it and then I realized-
oh my gosh...there are so MANY, MANY UBB consultants here on this list
who might possibly post the same ad- not to mention other distributors
from other MLMs.....imagine the potential for a moment. How about 50-60
people who are distributors for the same company sending in a clearance
ad (exactly the same items and prices) post up on a Friday. We have
300 members currently and we are less than a year old. We have lot's of
members who are distributors for the same companies.

It was actually a UBB consultant here who brought this issue up when
the list first began and convinced me that it was not a great idea. I
really agree. I happen to really like this particular business- and I
realize that many moms boost their income this way. This list is just
really for moms who own their own naturally focused businesses to trade
and to sell and for everyone and anyone to barter their (mostly)
natural goods and services- not professional necessarily.

I think this is the best way to go. I know there are many lists for
WAHM to promote their businesses including MLMs. I big reason I started
this list was to get away from that and have something much more
focused on the kinds of things I really wanted to find and trade/buy
most.

Another thing- to be honest- I really do have a BIG personal problem
with most MLMs- UBB is really the exception - I am sure many of you
have one or two you like too. Many however are highly deceptive and in
the past on this list (and other lists) I find the arguing about these
companies and their products to be very repetitive and uninteresting-
and at this point not something that I want to do at all. Please don't
write to tell me about a MLM that is better/ different/ etc....I am
just not wanting to explore this topic or hear about the companies.

Sig line links are FINE!!! At least then people can find the companies
they are interested in. I really don't like to be so picky, but I feel
it is in the best interest of the group as a whole. What do others
think?

Elizabeth
List Owner

Following the thread/ reminders that we don't allow advertising of your
MLM/ Direct Sales advertising (except a sig line/ link of 3-4 lines
including your name is FINE) I have had a few questions off list
regarding where people *can* go to advertise their WAHM businesses
including their MLM affiliated business.

Keep in mind I am not an expert on this topic. Once I joined a WAHM ad
list and unsubbed after a few days overwhelmed by the amount of
repetitive advertising and the sheer quantity of mail- 99% on stuff
that I don't care for. However, here are some yahoo groups I have found
by searching that you might find helpful. I do not belong to any, nor
am I endorsing any of the following. I hope these links will be
supportive to many of you here who are looking for a group to share
your business opportunity, products, and services with. If you don't
find the niche you are really looking for specifically- you can always
create your own. That's what I did and how Natural Mama Barter came to
be.

WAHM-spam
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/WAHM-spam/

wahmomads · WAHMom Ads
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/wahmomads/

WAHMZine · WAHM Advertising, Networking and More!
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/WAHMZine/

WAHMomsTime
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/WAHMomsTime/

MOPS-WAHM
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MOPS-WAHM/

Advertise Your Home Business

WAHM-Ads

AtHomeMomsOnline
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtHomeMomsOnline/

AtHomeMomsOnline2
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/AtHomeMomsOnline2/

Direct-Sales4Women · Women In Business involved with Direct Sales
Companies and those who desire to be
http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/grou...t-Sales4Women/

Love and Blessings!

Elizabeth
Natural Mama Barter- List Mom
http://www.WholeLifeEssentials.com
http://www.WholeLifeCoach.com