The idea of using MLM techniques for an “Internet mall” is not new. For example, My Power Mall and even Amway / Quixtar have dabbled in the arena. Of course, as could be expected, you will find very valid detractors of each, and a similar blog to this one about the latter: Quixtar Sucks.
The earliest and best example of the online MLM mall is the now defunct Bigsmart, which ended up being sued and shut down by the FTC. My favorite has to be the catchily named Ei42, with this poor bloke as the visionary. Despite the over 3000 views on YouTube, they recently ceased U.S. operations due to lack of interest.
There will always be questionable activity in the MLM space that draws interest from regulators. There is even a website for victims to share their stories. Moral of the story, be careful.
For BlastOff and Pre-Paid Legal Service to run around claiming this is a new idea, the next big thing, is disingenuous at best, and an illegal lie at worst. For you to perpetuate the lie is a case of uneducated faith.
Thanks for jumping into the fray. Looks like they are already selling out the PPL folks, cannibalizing their own “partners”. Hopefully sites like yours will keep people from getting sucked in, although I predict it is too late for some poor slob at Pizza Hut who will end up jobless in the near future.