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July 2, 2003
Quixtar Stereotypes
By QBlog in
What stereotypes exist inside and outside of the MLM (specifically Quixtar) world?
Some people, inside Quixtar, stereotype those who object to Quixtar, the tools or MLMs in general by calling them "whiny losers." They point out that many of the "anti-Quixtar" crowd just spew viciously charged rhetoric as a result of some kind of bitterness towards the business.
Some people, outside of Quixtar, stereotype devoted IBOs as being mindless cult members who only repeat what they've heard thousands of times on tapes, in meetings and from their uplines. They point out that many IBOs are so blinded by "the dream" that they are unable to think rationally and independently.
As with all stereotypes, there is some truth to them but it's dangerous to paint everyone with the same brush. In my experiences I've met some IBOs who don't fit neatly into the brainwashed stereotype. I've also met some ex-IBOs who weren't filled with hate and bitterness and actually made some sense (I guess I'm one of them, at least I hope I am).
In life, as well as in the Quixtar world, my fear is that a minority of vocal and high profile individuals will work in a negative way to reinforce existing stereotypes. It's sad because when that happens, the facts and reality are often distorted and even lost.
So, just a question to no one in particular, what stereotypes have you encountered (or personally believe) in the Quixtar (MLM) world?