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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    Fat feminine looking dude fired by the company does not a critic make, but potential buyers should hear all sides.
    Insolence shall be sanctioned with video 2 of 3.



    How can someone be "fired" if it's their own business?


    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    Body builders are like yoga gurus - you either live that lifestyle or you don't. If you do, the rest of your life is secondary to that main consideration. Beachbody is for normal people with medium to high income who want to get in shape celebrity style.
    Some bodybuilders apparently are also able to do the clean and jerk with nonsense that is endless recruiting. The comments I read were not panning the workout, but the MLM component of Beachbody.
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    these horseshit excuses to be in a scam are riot.
    Haven't lost any money to online scams.......results are typical.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Whip View Post
    these horseshit excuses to be in a scam are riot.
    They are better than most pimps will give you. FYI: I'm not in it. I found the ad in my spam folder and posted it here for discussion. Now we have covered all bases.

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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    Now we have covered all bases.
    We're not done are we?




    Any thoughts on any of this? Seems the company is holding people out to be "coaches" and is plenty happy to cash their checks. Beyond that, customers and affiliates alike get the Sgt Schultz.


    Indemnification

    We will not be responsible, or liable to any third party, for the content or accuracy of any materials posted by you or any other user of the Sites



    You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Beachbody, its parents, subsidiaries, shareholders, officers, directors, employees, agents, and suppliers from any claim, action, demand, loss, or damages (including attorneys' fees) made or incurred by any third party arising out of or relating to your use of the Site, your violation of these Terms and Conditions, or your violation of any rights of a third party.

    Beachbody Terms of Use - beachbody.com


    Disclaimer of Warranties

    YOU EXPRESSLY AGREE THAT USE OF THE SITES AND OTHER PRODUCTS AND SERVICES OF BEACHBODY IS AT YOUR SOLE RISK. YOU UNDERSTAND AND AGREE THAT THE SITES AND THE INFORMATION, SERVICES, PRODUCTS, AND MATERIALS AVAILABLE THROUGH IT AND OTHERWISE ARE PROVIDED ON AN "AS-IS" AND "AS-AVAILABLE" BASIS.

    YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT BEACHBODY DOES NOT CONTROL IN ANY RESPECT ANY ADVERTISEMENTS, PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS, PRODUCTS, OR CONTENT OFFERED BY THIRD PARTIES ON OR THROUGH THE SITES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, INFORMATION OR PRODUCTS PROVIDED BY LICENSE TO BEACHBODY FROM THIRD PARTIES. EXCEPT AS OTHERWISE AGREED IN WRITING, BEACHBODY AND ITS AFFILIATES ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR AND MAKE NO WARRANTY OR REPRESENTATION AS TO THE ACCURACY, CURRENCY, COMPLETENESS, RELIABILITY, OR USEFULNESS OF CONTENT OR PRODUCTS (INCLUDING PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS) DISTRIBUTED OR MADE AVAILABLE BY THIRD PARTIES THROUGH OR OUTSIDE OF THE SITES.
    "It's virtually impossible to violate rules ... but it's impossible for a violation to go undetected, certainly not for a considerable period of time." Bernie Madoff
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    Re: Team Beachbody

    Quote Originally Posted by ribshaw View Post
    Beyond that, customers and affiliates alike get the Sgt Schultz.
    If they get P90-series, they get Tony Horton.

    Tony Horton Life

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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    If they get P90-series, they get Tony Horton.

    Tony Horton Life
    Does Tony Horton show up in court if an affiliate gets sued for violating laws the FDA has on advertising supplements?

    What does the FDA say about this type of advertising..JPG




    Is it legal to market a dietary supplement product as a treatment or cure for a specific disease or condition?


    No, a product sold as a dietary supplement and promoted on its label or in labeling* as a treatment, prevention or cure for a specific disease or condition would be considered an unapproved--and thus illegal--drug. To maintain the product's status as a dietary supplement, the label and labeling must be consistent with the provisions in the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) of 1994.*Labeling refers to the label as well as accompanying material that is used by a manufacturer to promote and market a specific product. Questions and Answers on Dietary Supplements


    Is there a number where these folks can get in touch with Tony?

    2 issues of 500 resolved.JPG

    496 BEACHBODY complaints and reviews @ Pissed Consumer

    Like Burpees for dissatisfied customers.JPG

    Consumer complaints for Beachbody, LLC - Serving the Silicon Valley BBB
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    Re: Team Beachbody

    I haven't tried Shakeology, so I can't speak intelligently on the topic. In general, I don't like products I have to ingest unless they are prescribed by people who have verifiable medical training.

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    Google has even more complaints filed with the same organization:

    Consumer complaints for Google, Inc. - Serving the Silicon Valley BBB

    Unless the number is presented as some sort of proportion of the total customers, it is meaningless.

    The dogs bark, the wagon keeps moving.

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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    Google has even more complaints filed with the same organization:

    Consumer complaints for Google, Inc. - Serving the Silicon Valley BBB

    Unless the number is presented as some sort of proportion of the total customers, it is meaningless.

    The dogs bark, the wagon keeps moving.
    I was going to give you a touche', but where are your proportions? Off the top of my head Google probably has more customers, and users that may think they are customers.


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    Google+ crashed my computer I told Google and they did not even answer me. My computer said malware then did a restore. Can you please look in to it?
    There was no other source of malware!It happen right after I linked my YouTube account to Google+. The only way Google is going to be on my good side again is if they make Google+ optional on YouTube. I am not going to settle for less!

    Desired Settlement
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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    I haven't tried Shakeology, so I can't speak intelligently on the topic. In general, I don't like products I have to ingest unless they are prescribed by people who have verifiable medical training.
    Wise advice for all. Sadly 99% never do, just buy the hype.
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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    I haven't tried Shakeology, so I can't speak intelligently on the topic.
    Weightgain 4000 fan myself, cheezy poof flavor.




    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    In general, I don't like products I have to ingest unless they are prescribed by people who have verifiable medical training.
    I go with the advice on first link that pops up when consulting Dr. Google, so far so good.

    ======================

    I posted this before with other supplement based MLMs as food for thought. As with other opportunities written about on RS I believe the highest probable outcome is most participants lose money and move on. Some go all in, and the real dummies all in on credit and end up broke. There is however a small but possible risk of running afoul of the law and/or being sued. As always people can take away whatever they like.

    As seen above MLM parent companies do everything in their power to distance themselves legally from the actions of the independent representatives. Too many MLM uplines IMO fail to address the risks their downlines are taking by using their homes and autos for business. Auto and homeowners insurance very likely will not cover business related mishaps unless additional riders or separate polices are purchased. Some affiliate agreements disclose this, most do not. Best to check with a qualified agent.

    I would also consider setting up an LLC or similar to run any business separate from personal assets. I am not an attorney so check a qualified one of those too.

    Supplements have been known to cause serious health problems or kill people from time to time. I do think the risk is very small of being sued, but still a risk in business that should at least be put out there.


    The remaining quoted directly from: Should Personal Trainers Recommend Supplements? - Joe Cannon, MS | Exercise Physiologist which has some additional commentary on the subject worth perusing.


    She was already dealing with high blood pressure. It is very likely that the supplements prescribed by the personal trainer, at the very least, contributed to her stroke, and were prehaps the reason for her stroke.

    After her death:

    the personal trainer
    Crunch Fitness
    Vitamin Shoppe
    and the makers of the 5 dietary supplements

    were collectively sued for $320 million.


    Let me say that again—The PERSONAL TRAINER was sued because of the supplements HE recommended she take.

    You—as a personal trainer—can be sued if you recommend dietary supplements to your clients. This is a fact most people never consider when they decide to become involved with supplements. This can happen whether you are a trainer working at a gym or if you are a self employed personal trainer.



    There is no liability waiver and no personal trainer liability insurance that will protect you if you are sued because of supplements you recommend. In fact, personal trainer liability insurance policies sometimes even say up front that if you are sued because of dietary supplement recommendations, they will not help you.


    Health Club and Trainer Are Sued in a Death - NYTimes.com
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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    Girl, the best criminal minds have used and pimped the standard financial system. They don't have any other choice. It doesn't make the system wrong, only the people gaming it.
    "Girl"??.....Who do you think you are talking to "Boy"??.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by ribshaw View Post
    Let me say that again—The PERSONAL TRAINER was sued because of the supplements HE recommended she take.
    This is a very good point right here. If the previous discussion did not give enough food for thought, this certainly should.

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    To sum it all up: if you think you can do the fitness programs faithfully and have money to spare, by all means go ahead and use them. But never ever get involved in the MLM part of it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by E2014T View Post
    To sum it all up: if you think you can do the fitness programs faithfully and have money to spare, by all means go ahead and use them. But never ever get involved in the MLM part of it.
    In lieu of indirect South Park Ad hominem attacks.

    Here is one about the financial success of many beachbody mlm recruiters.


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    Hello,

    I'm here because I have an in-law heavily involved in the Beachbody MLM. When she first approached me and my wife (her sister) three years ago I researched the company, discovered it was an MLM, and refused to participate. I persuaded my wife not to participate either., and she did not. Although this has been a sore point between us, I do not regret it. Although my sister-in-law seems to be having some financial success, and has helped people get in shape, I personally would never want to earn money in this manner as I feel it is dishonest. It is also life-consuming. The first people new-MLMers go to are always close friends and family who feel a pressure to support them and purchase a product priced highly not because of its quality, but because it supports an MLM structure. As time has passed, my sister-in-law has distanced herself from the family, including my wife, who used to be very close with her. My wife has also lost friends who have joined up with Beachbody under her sister. This is a festering issue that continues to divide her family, although her family doesn't seem to see it as a cause as they were not previously familiar with MLMs and their tactics.

    Thank you,

    Desmond

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    Re: Team Beachbody

    Welcome. Your story of family strife over MLM crap is all too common. Thank you for sharing. We "haterz" are here to advocate for all the victims of this scourge.
    Anyone needing assistance please feel free to use this e-mail in addition to the PM system here to contact me: soapboxmom@hotmail.com

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    Quote Originally Posted by desmondhowl View Post
    My wife has also lost friends who have joined up with Beachbody under her sister.
    That sounds more like a cult than a business.
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    Quote Originally Posted by ribshaw View Post
    That sounds more like a cult than a business.
    That's because they both use the same well documented techniques to maintain loyalty.
    The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing

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    Hi Desmond,

    You should go check out Pinktruth.com to feel even more validated about your wise decision to stay away from a MLMing company.

    Pinktruth is mostly about Mary Kay, but all MLMing companies use the same flawed model, so it doesn't matter.

    The ladies there speak a lot about how they lost friends and family, about faking their success, going into debt, being in a cult, etc.. I think you'll be able to relate to many of the stories.

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