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Stud Money · 12-12-2003, 12:09 AM

is it illegal?

For example our three teir 15% webmaster referral program.

if you refer someone and make 15% of their monthly $

then they refer someone, then that person refers someone.

Is that MLM or is it different because its a referral program and not actual MLM selling even though you are making 15% from all three downline levels?

Seems to me like the person to do the initial referring makes the most money from these types of programs is that right or not?

Shooter · 12-12-2003, 12:12 AM

No, you don't have to pay to join a webmaster program. If a person you refer is not a productive product seller you get nothing, unlike illegal MLM schemes.

Stud Money · 12-12-2003, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by Shooter
No, you don't have to pay to join a webmaster program. If a person you refer is not a productive product seller you get nothing, unlike illegal MLM schemes.

Ah so its only if you actually have to pay to join the progam wasnt aware of that fact.

Cool beans thanks

Shooter · 12-12-2003, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by Stud Money

Ah so its only if you actually have to pay to join the progam wasnt aware of that fact.

Cool beans thanks

To be honest I'm not sure of the exact laws, but I believe thats how most of the ones that have been shutdown operated.

detoxed · 12-12-2003, 12:15 AM

MLM's arent illegal. Pyramid schemes are illegal.

Shooter · 12-12-2003, 12:17 AM

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Originally posted by detoxed
MLM's arent illegal. Pyramid schemes are illegal.

Correct, I should have clarified that in my post but it seemed like overkill.

Stud Money · 12-12-2003, 12:18 AM

So whats the difference between MLM and a Pyramid Scheme?

detoxed · 12-12-2003, 01:06 AM

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Originally posted by Stud Money
So whats the difference between MLM and a Pyramid Scheme?

One is illegal and one is not

Brad-Wishing · 12-12-2003, 01:09 AM

MLM stops at a certain level of deepness.

Pyramid goes forever.

DatingGold · 12-12-2003, 01:14 AM

MLM is legal because you dont charge people a fee to get involved.. Pyramids are illegal because at some point it has to come to an end and the people at the bottom get burned for alot of money.

at first I thought you were just trying to spam you referral program..

HeadPimp · 12-12-2003, 01:44 AM

I concur, pyramid schemes are illegal. MLM is really just affiliate sales. I am starting to promote mainstream MLM now, the banner in my signature is one that I am really liking....

reynold · 12-12-2003, 02:42 AM

If done right, these definitely work. Amway is a multibillion dollar example of this theory in practice.

Quote:

Originally posted by Stud Money
is it illegal?

For example our three teir 15% webmaster referral program.

if you refer someone and make 15% of their monthly $

then they refer someone, then that person refers someone.

Is that MLM or is it different because its a referral program and not actual MLM selling even though you are making 15% from all three downline levels?

Seems to me like the person to do the initial referring makes the most money from these types of programs is that right or not?

Swanks · 12-12-2003, 03:18 AM

I did MLM for a while with cognigen. It works well if you can keep your downline in check.

johnbosh · 12-12-2003, 03:19 AM

wow 15% is pretty much:D

vapewiz · 12-12-2003, 03:24 AM

12-12-2003, 12:09 AM	#1
Stud Money So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Somewhere between my monitor and my chair Posts: 3,214	MLM Marketing... is it illegal? For example our three teir 15% webmaster referral program. if you refer someone and make 15% of their monthly $ then they refer someone, then that person refers someone. Is that MLM or is it different because its a referral program and not actual MLM selling even though you are making 15% from all three downline levels? Seems to me like the person to do the initial referring makes the most money from these types of programs is that right or not?

12-12-2003, 01:09 AM	#9
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12-12-2003, 01:14 AM	#10
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12-12-2003, 03:24 AM	#15
vapewiz Confirmed User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,530	NO

12-12-2003, 12:12 AM	#2
Shooter Confirmed User Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 2,842	No, you don't have to pay to join a webmaster program. If a person you refer is not a productive product seller you get nothing, unlike illegal MLM schemes.

12-12-2003, 12:15 AM	#5
detoxed vip member Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 17,798	MLM's arent illegal. Pyramid schemes are illegal.

12-12-2003, 12:18 AM	#7
Stud Money So Fucking Banned Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Somewhere between my monitor and my chair Posts: 3,214	So whats the difference between MLM and a Pyramid Scheme?

12-12-2003, 01:44 AM	#11
HeadPimp Bad Mo-Fo Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 2,772	I concur, pyramid schemes are illegal. MLM is really just affiliate sales. I am starting to promote mainstream MLM now, the banner in my signature is one that I am really liking....

12-12-2003, 03:19 AM	#14
johnbosh Confirmed User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: The Netherlands, Rotterdam Posts: 8,965	wow 15% is pretty much:D