It often begins with a seemingly harmless direct message: “Hey there! I noticed you recently celebrated a birthday! I hope it was fantastic. You have such lovely children! It’s been way too long since we last connected. Can you believe it’s been five years?”
Your stomach drops, and you let out an audible sigh. You know this cheerful exchange is about to take a turn for the worse.
“I hope you took some time to treat yourself on your special day! I have an exciting opportunity to share my exclusive discount with you this month because YOU deserve it!”
Ah, the infamous MLM private message.
This message typically comes from someone you haven’t communicated with in years—someone who has never previously reached out to inquire about your life or compliment your children’s photos. If it were genuinely a close friend, you would already be familiar with her products. You’d have celebrated her as she discovered that miraculous skincare line that claimed to erase a decade from her face or the wraps that supposedly eliminated stretch marks. You would have discussed her decision to become a distributor, enabling her to enjoy discounts on the products she loved.
Instead, this is someone who’s noticed your posts about personal struggles—your miscarriage, your family’s illness, your postpartum issues—and they see only dollar signs.
I’ve heard the arguments: women should uplift one another in their pursuit of additional income. Is it really such a burden to spend a little to support someone’s dreams while also acquiring a fantastic product?
Two major flaws exist within that line of thinking. First, my priority is to support my family by cutting costs. Second, every MLM seller seems oblivious to the countless other distributors hawking their wares—from skincare to oils, from wraps to jewelry—each also vying for a piece of my diminishing budget.
I may understand that a $100 night cream might outperform a $20 option, but I am on a budget that doesn’t permit luxuries like monogrammed tote bags costing as much as my car insurance.
Ultimately, it’s not my obligation to keep your business afloat. If I say no, kindly respect my decision and stop pestering me about the virtues of buying nail art.
And to all MLM sellers: stop masquerading your business endeavors as acts of kindness. We know you’re profiting, just as the person above you in the hierarchy is, and so on, up to the pinnacle of that pyramid scheme.
A true friend would be like Sarah from college, who reached out after learning about my postpartum anxiety. She sent me a product that helped her during her struggle, offered guidance on usage, checked in regularly, and never pitched a sale. Now, I know the product’s benefits and who to contact when I need to replenish my supply.
For the love of all things sacred, cease the insincere private messages. We are aware of your intentions, and they are unwelcome. A single inquiry is fine; one more will lead to you being blocked.
In today’s digital landscape, we’re all online and aware of each other’s posts. Anyone in dire need of a diet drink knows exactly where to find it. I’m not losing sleep over where to purchase that pricey eyelash serum that claims to extend my lashes to the point of needing a trim! Distributors, we know who you are and where to find you—no, we likely don’t want to host a party.
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Summary
The article discusses the frustrations of receiving unsolicited MLM private messages from acquaintances who seem to see personal struggles as opportunities for profit. It emphasizes the importance of genuine friendships and support over sales tactics and the burden of financial responsibility placed on individuals. It encourages a shift towards authentic connections rather than transactional relationships.
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