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Multi-level marketing (MLM) is a direct sales strategy some companies use to encourage existing distributors to recruit new ones, offering them a percentage of their recruits' sales. It's a legitimate pyramid scheme. What separates it from the illegal ones is that distributors can make money not only through getting people to enroll into the program but by selling products as well.

However, regardless of legal status, a lot of people have lost money after they got into MLM—even for those companies who are considered legit, the bulk of the profits come from recruiting new members. This was covered well in this segment of HBO's Last Week Tonight with John Oliver.

Many huns (people who shill products/services for an MLM; the sellers have a tendency to frequently use the word 'hun' when initiating a sales pitch) are often trying to take their operations online, bombarding their contacts with obnoxious "get rich fast" proposals. So in an attempt to counter them and "stop MLM schemes from draining our friends dry", the subreddit r/antiMLM is trying to highlight just how ridiculous they can be. Continue scrolling and check out some of the most popular posts from the sub.

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I Took Great Pleasure In This! (Haven't Seen This Person Since High School, And Even Then I Don't Think We Ever Talked To Each Other)

I Took Great Pleasure In This! (Haven't Seen This Person Since High School, And Even Then I Don't Think We Ever Talked To Each Other)

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A “Hey Girl” Vortex

A “Hey Girl” Vortex

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Rick
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’ve seen this before. It’s kind of hilarious to watch it play out.

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Till The Day I Die

Till The Day I Die

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Dizzy Falcon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It even functions as soap! You can ingest it, and all your problems will go away! Even your life!

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Dave P
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I keep a supply of that baby around, never have a door squeek ever. However I have a few other essential oils in my house. Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Light Olive Oil, and Saffron Oil, though I keep them in my kitchen and use them to make delicious things

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Johnny Rodriguez
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Image MacGyver with a Swiss Army knife, duct tape AND a small can of WD-40...Every episode would be over five minutes after the opening credits..

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Random Anon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This thing is magic. No tool shed should be without it.

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Nubis Knight
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You can trust essential oils if used correctly. Like essential mint can help against mild stomach ache and help against mild headache. Or essential cloves can help against mild tooth-ache etc. They are for soothing not healing. But of course they can't help against bacterias or viruses or Tumors or what ever those antivaxxers want us to believe.

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Mewton’s Third Paw
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Meh. I like a good peppermint or eucalyptus oil. It smells good and is soothing.

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Lisa Chambers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I noticed after COVID became a concern and bleach sold out, I never heard another word from people who sell EO and want to let me know they can design a kit which I can use just on cleaning my weapons (I am a cop). Imagine how clean the weapons will be, with only a light lemony scent and no traces of harmful chemicals on them. *blink*

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Bobby Sammons
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry to say, I knew a lady that used WD-40 for her joint pain.

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Stannous Flouride
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's primarily fish oils so it provides plenty of Omega 3 and HDLs for your rusty joints.

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InfectedVoice
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I don't mind a bit of tea-tree oil as well, good for healing cuts quickly, oh and of course cannabis oil.

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I Need To Lose Weight It Seems

I Need To Lose Weight It Seems

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Alethia Nyx
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so wrong, and dangerous telling someone who looks so fit they are overweight. Glad she is so body confident.

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It Really Feels Like She’s Trying Connect With Me On A Personal Level

It Really Feels Like She’s Trying Connect With Me On A Personal Level

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One Of My Facebook Friends Has Been A Professional Sound Engineer For Probably 20 Years...

One Of My Facebook Friends Has Been A Professional Sound Engineer For Probably 20 Years...

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Found This In One Of My Facebook Groups. How Do These Huns Lack Empathy To This Degree?

Found This In One Of My Facebook Groups. How Do These Huns Lack Empathy To This Degree?

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cybermerlin2000
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait... Someone from what sounds like a hospital is using patient records to push her MLM on them? Isn't that a violation of some kind? Couldn't the woman who posted this actually take legal action?

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No Power, No Water, House Inside Is 35*f, Poor Cell Signal Here In Houston, Texas, But At Least I’m Not In A Pyramid Scheme/Mlm

No Power, No Water, House Inside Is 35*f, Poor Cell Signal Here In Houston, Texas, But At Least I’m Not In A Pyramid Scheme/Mlm

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Night Owl
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wrote a little before the pandemic. I hope she kept that spirit

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Women Using Her 6 Year Old Student That Passed As Plug For Doterra

Women Using Her 6 Year Old Student That Passed As Plug For Doterra

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#22

Was My Response Too Much Hehe

Was My Response Too Much Hehe

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#23

Hun I Went To High School With Pedals Some Bulls**t Toothpaste. She Deleted My Comment Immediately

Hun I Went To High School With Pedals Some Bulls**t Toothpaste. She Deleted My Comment Immediately

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#27

You Just Have To Hope You Don’t Ever Run Into Them In Person

You Just Have To Hope You Don’t Ever Run Into Them In Person

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You May Have Seen This, I First Heard It As Selling Candles On Her Facebook, But... Tomato, Tomato

You May Have Seen This, I First Heard It As Selling Candles On Her Facebook, But... Tomato, Tomato

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My Sister Texted Me This Morning

My Sister Texted Me This Morning

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Pervinca
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think I have seen some horror movies starting that way..I hope her friend is safe

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This Is The Best I've Seen So Far, Clearly The Oils Don't Make You Happier

This Is The Best I've Seen So Far, Clearly The Oils Don't Make You Happier

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Pusfarm
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Blaming others for your own stupidity!! Always a great way to win friends and influence people.

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#37

Husband Has Had The Last Mlm Straw With His Hunbot Spouse

Husband Has Had The Last Mlm Straw With His Hunbot Spouse

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Samantha Lomb
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Divorce sounds like the best option. Severing finances and possibly declaring bankruptcy.

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#38

I Don't Know Her

I Don't Know Her

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#42

Mlm Hun Tries To Give Career Advice To My Friend Who Is In Medical School

Mlm Hun Tries To Give Career Advice To My Friend Who Is In Medical School

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#43

I Love When They Get Called Out. Checked Her Page And She Posts This Constantly

I Love When They Get Called Out. Checked Her Page And She Posts This Constantly

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#44

This Should Be Illegal. These Vultures Are Messing With Peoples' Lives! Just Put Some Hope On Your Ears If You're Suicidal. That'll Work!

This Should Be Illegal. These Vultures Are Messing With Peoples' Lives! Just Put Some Hope On Your Ears If You're Suicidal. That'll Work!

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Based On A True Story/Invitation I Just Received

Based On A True Story/Invitation I Just Received

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