Are Kimkins Affiliates Responsible?
We are still finding many affiliate blogs, links and websites promoting Kimkins. Myspace has some pages up using the old “I lost 200 lbs in less than a year” story and the fake Kimmer in the lawnchair. What’s even more repulsive is at the bottom:
“Who I’d like to meet:
New Affiliates! Sign up Here To start earning money now! Earn money by promoting the Kimkins diet!”
So, who is responsible? Who is going to be held accountable when Kimkins lawsuit has to pay out?
There is not too much information on this subject, although the FTC holds sites responsible for affiliates actions. That means that Kimmer is ultimately responsible.
So are the affiliates off free and clear? Not according to myspace. Myspace is suing 50 affiliates seeking 20 million in damages. I think this is only the beginning. It appears that myspace is fed up with the spammers and marketers, and I can’t blame them. Affiliates may scoff at this now, but trust me. If you are still promoting Kimkins, and especially if you are using the fake pictures and testimonials given by Heidi, you could be held accountable.
Are you curious who is at risk? You can easily check the google search and some affiliates with their tracking numbers pop right up.
We have tried to contact these affiliates when we come across them, but many just don’t care. If Myspace succeeds with this lawsuit there will be other networking sites that will follow suit.
I am on your side affiliates. I was one of you. I urge you, if you are still using false advertising materials provided by Kimkins, please remove them. There is no reason to be marketing for this unethical program.
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One Comment on Are Kimkins Affiliates Responsible?
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yustyucky on
Sun, 27th Jan 2008 2:45 pm
Interesting! As far as the Kimkins affiliates are concerned, I was wondering, could they possibly band together and bring a class action suit against Kimmer? After all, the HONEST affiliates (which includes YOU, of course!) were taken in by Kimmer just like the honest members were. So why can’t the affiliates join together against her?
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