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BTW - she took this screenshot and sent it us via email. She completely misinterpreted what she saw.



She's saying it's libel before the word "hijacking" was used. This is what was actually written.

Originally Posted by Caryatid /img/forum/go_quote.gif

We've been sort of hijacking the subscriptions thread, so I figured we may as well jump in here.

I received a VIP invitation today, so I went ahead and took the plunge, seeing as it was through PayPal so I should have some recourse if I need to cancel or the products are not as advertised. Right now, I'm having trouble looking past the cons of this company, but if you tell me "Chanel" I get a little warm and smooshy inside, so I decided to give this company a month (especially since the first month is nearly always the best...)

Here are the cons of what I am seeing so far:

1. Brands - Should we really expect that Chanel and Burberry are going to be sending out deluxe-sized samples to a company registered to an email address along the lines of "foxymomma"?

2. Quality of products - If the products are allegedly Chanel and Burberry, are they discontinued products? Are they genuine? I hate to say it, but I suspect there could be knockoffs...

3. Price - We're paying $29.99 for the products. If it isn't all it's cracked up to be, you could just go ahead and buy a Chanel polish or eyeshadow for that price off their website and know you're getting something good.

4. Website - The website is horrible; I can't lie. I'm not saying that something like Beauty Box 5 is "couture" (lol), but at least they have a polished and professional look, even with a website template.

She also took a screenshot of Sephora where a moderator from Sephora thought the company was fraudulent. Again that's not on MUT but Sephora.



BTW - slander is spoken not written. The correct word - if this was accurate - would be libel.

She also took a screen shot of my FB post where I told MY readers to avoid this company or any other company that states you're paying for membership and not products. I did state that and will continue to state that I would avoid any company that makes that statement!

Remember those links to Twitter that I posted... First that particular Twitter account is linked on their website. And in the email she claims it's personal information. No it's not. Once it's on Twitter it's NOT personal information!



If you would like to see her one the "exibit" files she sent here it is.

http://sharesend.com/qw116

 
lol, it definitely is very entertaining. I don't know if I'm supposed to be scared that she named me in this alleged cease and decist order, but she didn't notify me so unless she posts it somewhere public I don't know how much effect it has...even if it was legit...which we all know its not. 

 
lol at the word "hijacking" being underlined, since it was in regards to hijacking a thread here. Learn to read, Silver! 

How could she even have interpreted that into something about HER company?

And yup a public twitter is PUBLIC. Especially under the company's name. wtf is she thinking? 

 
Like I said... it strikes me as odd. She could EASILY sign up for an account to refute things and explain her company. I don't blame her for wanting to defend her company HOWEVER there is a right way to do it and a wrong way and she's going about it the WRONG way. I could, as could anyone who got the email, contact the North Dakota State Attorney General and file a complaint against her for sharing private information - i.e. our email addresses - she should have used a BCC instead of CC.

BTW - in "Exibit C" she posted someone's mailing address. She "crossed it out" with ballpoint but the address is still legible. That person can EASILY sue Gina/Silver for sending out that personal information.

 
Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Like I said... it strikes me as odd. She could EASILY sign up for an account to refute things and explain her company. I don't blame her for wanting to defend her company HOWEVER there is a right way to do it and a wrong way and she's going about it the WRONG way. I could, as could anyone who got the email, contact the North Dakota State Attorney General and file a complaint against her for sharing private information - i.e. our email addresses - she should have used a BCC instead of CC.

BTW - in "Exibit C" she posted someone's mailing address. She "crossed it out" with ballpoint but the address is still legible. That person can EASILY sue Gina/Silver for sending out that personal information.

ohh someone should do it! I'm glad she doesn't have my email, or a way to contact me, though it woudln't bother me if she would do it through this site where the alleged horrible acts of deformation have occurred. 

 
What does she mean by the statement, "We don't work with brands only review them & forward customers to their website(s)!"

The "rollout" info posted on the site and on Facebook and in Silver/Gina/Austin/TOW's communications with Vanessa implies and/or explicitly states a relationship with the brands, including but not limited to a co-plaintiff relationship with Chanel in an "international class action lawsuit".

 
Originally Posted by Angie Tacker /img/forum/go_quote.gif

What does she mean by the statement, "We don't work with brands only review them & forward customers to their website(s)!"

The "rollout" info posted on the site and on Facebook and in Silver/Gina/Austin/TOW's communications with Vanessa implies and/or explicitly states a relationship with the brands, including but not limited to a co-plaintiff relationship with Chanel in an "international class action lawsuit".

It means this is what we say so we can get of these companies saying we are possibly fraudulent. Or at least convince possible subscribers that these companies don't know we distribute their stuff because we pay for the samples.

 
Originally Posted by GirlyEnthusiast /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Also, what does me calling their website ugly have to do with anything that she wrote? lol idgi.

You stating that their website is ugly is obviously a good example of deformation, duh.

 
Originally Posted by GirlyEnthusiast /img/forum/go_quote.gif


Their website IS a deformation lolol.

lolol, I think it was more that you said those companies wouldn't want to work with a place that had that kind of website. So rather than calling the website ugly, its that you said they shared some kind of relationship that made her mad.

 
LMAO!

Well the person whose address was in "exibit C" also pointed out that while her address is scratched out with a ballpoint pen (but still legible) the other person in question has her address completely visible.

 
Heh, seeing "deformation" on here makes me giggle. 
 

Originally Posted by GirlyEnthusiast /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Their website IS a deformation lolol.


 
This is not defamation, libel, nor slander:

As a consumer, I am always interested in new companies. Posh Pod sounded interesting, and I did consider joining. However, due to their complete and utter lack of professionalism, I was hesitant. I had not even considered that their products might potentially be close-outs or counterfeit. Yet the poor representation of the company on their website caused me to choose not to join. Since that time, I have come to the conclusion that they are completely misrepresenting themselves and are attacking the people who could have been their customer base. As a result, I *am* choosing to tell those people who look to me for guidance in beauty matters that I recommend they stay FAR away from this company and will be sharing with those people the reason WHY. Do I WONDER if their stuff is counterfeit? Yes. Do I wonder if this will wind up poorly for those people who subscribe? Yes. I do not, however, have an opinion as to whether it is an intentional scam or just someone very misguided. It does seem strange that the owner is so quick to state "I don't have a business relationship with these companies", unless she is actually offloading stock, since if I were to hazard a guess, I'd almost think this is someone who has been vendoring at a flea market and realized that they could turn a higher profit by running as subscription-based as a way to shed excess inventory/old stock. Under this scenario, one could reasonably expect counterfeits and closeouts, perhaps mixed with items that are purchased very cheaply from wholesalers.

 
"exibit C" ....LMAO, Is Judge Joe Brown going to be presiding? This is like Keystone Cops meets Court TV. Best thread ever.

Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

LMAO!

Well the person whose address was in "exibit C" also pointed out that while her address is scratched out with a ballpoint pen (but still legible) the other person in question has her address completely visible.


 
Pfft. Only Judy can judge me.

Originally Posted by TacomaGirl /img/forum/go_quote.gif

"exibit C" ....LMAO, Is Judge Joe Brown going to be presiding? This is like Keystone Cops meets Court TV. Best thread ever.

Quote: Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

LMAO!

Well the person whose address was in "exibit C" also pointed out that while her address is scratched out with a ballpoint pen (but still legible) the other person in question has her address completely visible.
 
BTW, how is it a "personal employee lookup" to cite a public Twitter feed that is in the name of the company?

 
I just love this thread so much LOL! Using the word "sighting" for "citing", oh boy!
 

Originally Posted by zadidoll /img/forum/go_quote.gif

She even stated in the C&D that "...including that of personal information regarding illness of the founder & statements sighting criminal intent by the company and their employees." That information was posted publicly by one of their staff members (or by Gina herself) on their Facebook wall! I didn't go out and seek that information.


 
Like I've told someone else today, her email is merely a scare tactic. Unfortunately for her, she may have violated FCC rules on privacy and consumer rights by sending out those ladies person's addresses in that C&D email.

 

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