tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020300354268548128.post8089205649122956626..comments2024-03-27T15:08:52.340+05:30Comments on Corporate Frauds Watch: Yet again, 'Kasey Chang' and Trivedi prove that 'a little learning is a dangerous thing'Shyam Sundarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06882675852552827969noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2020300354268548128.post-42839447526504161942011-09-05T05:31:06.005+05:302011-09-05T05:31:06.005+05:30Mr. Brear,
I noticed that in your "response&...Mr. Brear,<br /><br />I noticed that in your "response", you never once disputed my description of the events, only the terms used. <br /><br />I wish to point out some inconsistencies in your writing and the chain of events. <br /><br />You wrote:<br /><br />"'Mr. Chang' then viciously tries to character-assassinate me as a self-appointed 'Anti-fraud crusader,' a mindless 'hate'-filled 'fanatic' with a 'chip on my shoulder,' who has 'insulted his intelligence' and called him a fraud sympathizer. "<br /><br />Let's take "self-appointed anti-fraud crusader" first. <br /><br />Did any one appoint you to be fighting fraud? No. So you did appoint yourself, yes? <br /><br />Why is "anti-fraud crusader" considered "character assassination"? I thought it was an accurate description and probably a compliment! Why would you consider that statement "vicious character assassination"? <br /><br />Maybe you meant the next sentence: <br /><br />"a mindless 'hate'-filled 'fanatic' with a 'chip on my shoulder,'"<br /><br />Except I didn't write this sentence. You chopped words and pieced them together like a ransom letter. You created this sentence. You even have to throw in "mindless". <br /><br />Let's see, what's next... <br /><br />"who has 'insulted his intelligence' "<br /><br />I think I may have misquoted you. I think you wrote that I, KC, have insulted intelligence of the free-thinking readers of Shyam's blog here, by insisting there is such a thing as a legal MLM. (We'll discuss that next)<br /><br />As for "chip on your shoulder", that is a figure of speech, but hardly "character assassination". <br /><br />Mr. Brear, again, you and I don't really disagree that much. You refer to everything in terms of Amway, and I refer to everything in terms of TVI Express. The difference between you and me is a matter of definition, and language. <br /><br />FACT: Amway (and MLM) is legal in the US. <br /><br />FACT: Pyramid schemes are illegal in the US. <br /><br />FACT: There is a difference (albeit a blurry one) between a MLM and a pyramid scheme<br /><br />OPINION: Amway (and MLM) should be illegal)<br /><br />Opinion backed up by facts are still opinions, albeit they are worth much more than unsubstantiated opinions. <br /><br />LEGALLY (in the US) there is a difference between MLM and Pyramid Scheme. Whether that difference actually exists in practice is subject to debate. Falsehoods perpetrated by unscrupulous MLMers and new conventions like "autoship" (which is basically inventory loading spread out over time) tries to blur the line. <br /><br />I have corresponded with Dr. Robert Fitzpatrick and I understand his viewpoint (and yours): the currently legal MLM system cause more financial harm to more people than the illegal pyramid schemes and ponzi schemes. However, that does not change the fact that such schemes ARE legal in the US, if they manage to follow some stringent guidelines. (and they have a legion of lawyers to argue their side) Being legal, however, has nothing to do with being profitable and ethical. <br /><br />Since our verbal sparring, I have since FURTHER revised my opinion of MLM downward. <br /><br />MLM has fatal flaws (first identified by Dr. R, Fitzpatrick) that is inherent and endemic in its pyramid-like nature, that makes it easily slip back to its pyramid scheme roots without CONSTANT correction, yet its distributed nature makes it impossible to offer constant oversight correction. <br /><br />Furthermore, its (dubious) legality offers scams a chance to masquerade as legitimate business, further defrauding the public. <br /><br />Mr. Brear, you are a formidable individual with a sharp mind. As I've said all along, we're on the same side. If we can't be friends, at least let's not be enemies.GuyReviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270600804829601202noreply@blogger.com