Profiteering Woman Promotes MLM Food Product Amid Impending Disaster, Gets Heavily Criticized Online

Does she really think that people can prepare a shake after a disaster hits?

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• Published in Interesting
• April 7, 2024

Despicable behavior is, unfortunately, commonplace in social media. You'll typically come across toxic folks, trolls, cyberbullies, and misinformation spreaders.

In a small corner of social media, some people exploit impending calamities. They think it's reason enough to shamelessly promote their products and services, preying on vulnerable individuals seeking genuine advice or assistance during crises.

It's one of many things that show the darker side of online interactions, where genuine concern is overshadowed by opportunism and self-interest. That's why when we navigate a sea of information online, we should always practice critical thinking and vigilance.

Let's be discerning about the sources we trust and question the motives behind certain messages. That way, we can better protect ourselves and others from falling victim to exploitation and manipulation on digital platforms.

Always verify the credibility of information by cross-checking with reputable sources. Look for information from trusted news outlets, official websites, or experts in the relevant field.

Be also skeptical of sensationalist or clickbait headlines, as they may be designed to manipulate emotions or drive clicks without providing accurate information. Consider the motives behind the information being shared.

In today's post, we'll show you an example of a person who, at the time, tried to exploit the impending Cat 4 hurricane by advising people to get her MLM food product in preparation for the impending disaster.

The discussion quickly turned into a thread that makes fun of women labeled "Brenda the Dependa."

The original poster (OP) shared a screenshot of a tweet with r/antiMLM.

Saw this on Twitter today

People started making fun of this dependa.

"Brenda the Dependa" is a colloquial term used to refer to military dependents or spouses of military personnel.

Some users are expressing their well-wishes and safety concerns for the OP.

You can already imagine these two people facepalming over the behavior of some military wives.

"Is someone gonna tell him?"

User coins a new term for MLM done in this manner.

A learning experience.

To this user, it sounded something like a Karen would do.

One Redditor attests that dependas who are into MLMs really do exist. He knows one person who exactly like this.

This is the answer that would've been appreciated.

Unfortunately, Dependa would rather talk about her MLM scheme than provide genuine advice. No wonder the OP was pissed.

And this behavior is among the many reasons why people are so pissed at MLM members.

These instant shakes marketed by people involved in MLMs are not the kind of foods you would recommend to people preparing for a Cat 4 hurricane. Firstly, a power outage could occur once the hurricane hits, rendering the preparation of such shakes impossible.

In emergency situations, it is best to have access to non-perishable and easily accessible food items that do not rely on electricity or extensive preparation. That's why prioritizing shelf-stable items like canned goods, dry foods, and bottled water is essential for ensuring preparedness during such disasters.

The Dependa who recommended her shakes should know better.

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