Why, exactly, are pyramid schemes so bad? Should I try to convince a relative to leave one, and if so, how? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 22, 2009 - 28 answers

Some family members have gotten involved with a cult/pyramid scheme called Psi Seminars. They've been spending money they don't have (up to $4000/seminar, for which they travel to another state and have to stay in hotels) and it's wreaking havoc on their lives. One has lost his home, two are threatening to end their marriages and are alienating their grown children. They are demanding that our relationships with them be within the context of us paying them to attend these seminars as well. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Mar 21, 2007 - 14 answers