Why the fascination with Kimmer? #13

[WildAngel6]

slamboard Blog Archive Poking Kimkins Affiliates


slamboard Blog Archive Follow Up to the Poking

[dhuff81096]

Posted today on Slamboard:

Poking Kimkins Affiliates
January 12th, 2008

I had to do it…

Dear sir or madam,

I assume that you are aware of the fact that the founder of Kimkins committed fraud by claiming to have had a dramatic weight loss. I noticed that you are continuing to update your affiliate site and I am wondering if you realize that you are exposing yourself to potential legal action by continuing to publish lies.

I would appreciate any response to this email and I must advise you that I would consider publishing the content on a blog.

Sincerely,

Martin

And, less than 20 minutes later (Know any people who get into trouble with impulsive behavior ?)

wouter van dyck to me 8:22 pm (23 minutes ago)

who are you and why should i justify myself to you?

i don’t now how you do your research but that blog isn’t updated in like 2 months

and as far is i now, i really don’t follow that, there has been no conviction or arrest so legal action against me?

please

wouter didn’t put his name at the bottom of the response. I don’t know if he had intended to reply anonymously.

Followed by:

Follow Up to the Poking
January 12th, 2008

I should mention, that the ‘updating’ that I referred to in my email was the installation of some kind of RSS links thing with all the links starting with http://uk.wrs.yahoo.com’

This kind of content helps improve SEO. When I saw the update date of this content, I mistakenly assumed that it was published manually. I don’t know when the site was changed to include this feature. The update date comes from the rss content provider. I am guessing that it is a daily update.

Another blogger called this guy out about a month ago and made reference to “updated: 16 Dec 2007 12:00am MST” This blogger was also under the impression that the cash cow of a site is enjoying continued husbandry even though it is not saying anything new about Kimkins. What could he say really?

I see WildAngel6 caught this too! I should have known she'd get it posted.

[Bunnymuffin]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

If I had seriously seen her in the store, I would have asked her, "Haven't I seen you on tv?" and "I have, haven't I?" And then a few aisles later, "What show have I seen you on?" And then later, "Wait! Weren't you on the news?" And then a little later, "Didn't I see you on the news about that diet?"And then, a little later, "So, what diet are you going to follow when start losing weight?" And then a little later, "Well, how's that working for you?" And then finally, "Well, good luck on your magic chicken diet!"

You make me cackle with glee. Out loud. And teenage boys came running thinking I was reading something that had something to do with their interests.

[Mayberryfan]

These affiliates that keep promoting Kimkins..are they totally insane? I mean, even if I didn't understand one freaking thing about LC dieting and didn't care, it would occur to me that will all the negative stuff being written daily about Kimmer, it might be time to cut my affiliation and run.

Hey affiliates - ever wonder why Medusa and some of the other main bloggers aren't worried about getting sued for libel by Heidi? The reason is simple - you cannot sue someone for telling the truth. And that's about the only thing Heidi will never be sued for. She doesn't know the meaning of the word truth.

She is, however, about to learn the meaning of justice!

[cleochatra]

I'd give $5 to see her in a store. That would be schweet.

I'd be all peering into her basket. "Is this on your Thimskins Diet?" and "I like cookies, too." and "I like your hair! Can I touch it?"

[beachfires]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

I'd give $5 to see her in a store. That would be schweet.

I'd be all peering into her basket. "Is this on your Thimskins Diet?" and "I like cookies, too." and "I like your hair! Can I touch it?"

I like your hair...can I TRY IT ON?!?!?!

I SLAY myself...better be careful or I'll pop my stitches!!!

[Mayberryfan]

I think I would've said.... Hon, you might want to check aisle 8. That's where the Dexatrim, Trimspa, etc. etc. are sold.

Or...I could have walked by her several times singing "Baby Got Back"

[cleochatra]

Originally Posted by beachfires

I like your hair...can I TRY IT ON?!?!?!

I touch it and then my ring gets stuck. I pull my hand back in horror and notice there is a furry think attacking my hand. I run, screaming through the aisles and out the front door, until I free my hand. Then I throw it down on the ground and start beating it with my purse.

The manager comes and inquires as to what has been happening. I answer in my most droll tone. "Sir. This woman's hair has been attacking me. It leapt from her head and it followed me right out of the door. I have heard of 'parting hair', but this is taking that sentiment to a new level."

[Nady]

I just had a thought~ now, Heidi will always be looking over her shoulder~ because she'll never know when the next 'quacker' will be right next to her. talk about psyching someone out~
~~~N

[CarolynF]

You guys are SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO funny..I knew we would get some "Running into Kimmer scenarios"..But, we all admit that the quacking duck was SO perfect!!!

[Cutie]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

I touch it and then my ring gets stuck. I pull my hand back in horror and notice there is a furry think attacking my hand. I run, screaming through the aisles and out the front door, until I free my hand. Then I throw it down on the ground and start beating it with my purse.

The manager comes and inquires as to what has been happening. I answer in my most droll tone. "Sir. This woman's hair has been attacking me. It leapt from her head and it followed me right out of the door. I have heard of 'parting hair', but this is taking that sentiment to a new level."

ok now you're just showing off

[lowcarbmargi]

Originally Posted by anipomoni

Why kk is so bad:
(My minor contribution to the cause)

THYROID WEIGHT RESEARCH

http://www.hormoneandlongevitycenter...n_Obesity1.pdf

Effect of a high-protein, very-low-calorie diet on...[Am J Clin Nutr. 1987] - PubMed Result

Resting metabolic rate, body composition and thyroid hormones. Short term effects of very low calorie diet.

Energy-metabolism adaptation in obese adults on a very-low-calorie diet -- Fricker et al. 53 (4): 826 -- American Journal of Clinical Nutrition

index

Low Carbohydrate Nutrition: Research on the Safety of Very Low Calorie Diets
This one mentions kk!

Maybe someone can pass this info to the starving women.

This is gold! I hope you don't mind that I copy and paste this onto my blog (I link back to your post giving you credit).

OT - DSL problem fixed, back up online. Oh what a difference a day without Internet makes (I read the entire text of Digital Fortress).

[CarolynF]

Well, over at Jimmy's Shiphips started a post on how peeps were worried about her not eating right, but she was defending KKins to the teeth. Jimmy wrote this on her post:

THANKS for sharing your comments shiphips. But this is neither the time nor the place to debate the Kimkins diet. You can do that elsewhere, but we're not gonna do that here. It is well-documented that this "diet" plan you support was created by a morbidly obese scam artist with no background in nutrition or medicine.

The true low-carb diet consists of a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb diet where calories are not a factor. Sure, there are SLIGHT variations from this, but that's the basis of Atkins, Protein Power, Barry Groves, and the other reputable low-carb plans that are out there. These are legitimate plans to be discussed--but not Kimkins...at least not here.

Feel free to open your own forum or blog to tout how Kimkins has helped you, but it's not gonna happen here. We have people here recovering from the severe health damage that was done to them because of this dangerous low-cal/low-fat diet fraud, so I will not permit you to post your positive feedback about it.

THANKS for sharing and best wishes in your weight and health journey.

Go, Jimmy, go!!!!

[Locarb4me]

Originally Posted by ketosis

Years from now children will sit at your feet and ask "Grandma tell us again about the day you saw the legendary lying liar that lies of Corona!"

[Locarb4me]

Originally Posted by Mysstwalker

As far as my grandmother, your thoughts are much appreciated. Someone asked her name, it is Addie. She is 95 years old, half blind, in a wheelchair, but still lives on her own and is taking great pleasure in telling anyone and everyone the story of the MAN that BATHED her in the hospital lol. She figures she got a good groping out of it!

That is SO cute!! I want to be like that if I live to 95. Spunk-kay!

[Locarb4me]

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Carolyn, you crack me up with your LOLcats! You're getting really really good at this!

[cleochatra]

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Well, over at Jimmy's Shiphips started a post on how peeps were worried about her not eating right, but she was defending KKins to the teeth. Jimmy wrote this on her post:


The true low-carb diet consists of a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb diet where calories are not a factor. Sure, there are SLIGHT variations from this, but that's the basis of Atkins, Protein Power, Barry Groves, and the other reputable low-carb plans that are out there. These are legitimate plans

Go, Jimmy, go!!!!

I have to disagree with him, though. South Beach is lower-fat, and it's no less a 'true' way of low-carbing. I think he may have, in the moment, confused Atkins with "all low carb". Every plan deviates a little.

As well, Dr A said don't count calories, but calories do count. Again, I'll give him the benefit of the doubt, but wanted to correct the reasoning there.

Naturally, however, none to the level of Kimkins!

[Sheridan]

Originally Posted by beachfires

I like your hair...can I TRY IT ON?!?!?!

I SLAY myself...better be careful or I'll pop my stitches!!!

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by cleochatra

I'd give $5 to see her in a store. That would be schweet.

I'd be all peering into her basket. "Is this on your Thimskins Diet?" and "I like cookies, too." and "I like your hair! Can I touch it?"

Oooo, I'll match that five and still let it be you that sees her Maybe if we get up a big enough collection she'll cooperate, arrange the meeting and do a little modeling for us

[Kisal]

Originally Posted by Sheridan

Kisal dear, are you well? You're turning blue!

That's my "electric blue" duckie! Electric blue is the color of people born under the sign of Aquarius, of which I'm one!

[MomToEli]

Originally Posted by CarolynF

Well, over at Jimmy's Shiphips started a post on how peeps were worried about her not eating right, but she was defending KKins to the teeth. Jimmy wrote this on her post:

THANKS for sharing your comments shiphips. But this is neither the time nor the place to debate the Kimkins diet. You can do that elsewhere, but we're not gonna do that here. It is well-documented that this "diet" plan you support was created by a morbidly obese scam artist with no background in nutrition or medicine.

The true low-carb diet consists of a high-fat, moderate protein, low-carb diet where calories are not a factor. Sure, there are SLIGHT variations from this, but that's the basis of Atkins, Protein Power, Barry Groves, and the other reputable low-carb plans that are out there. These are legitimate plans to be discussed--but not Kimkins...at least not here.

Feel free to open your own forum or blog to tout how Kimkins has helped you, but it's not gonna happen here. We have people here recovering from the severe health damage that was done to them because of this dangerous low-cal/low-fat diet fraud, so I will not permit you to post your positive feedback about it.

THANKS for sharing and best wishes in your weight and health journey.

Go, Jimmy, go!!!!

Way to go, Jimmy!

And until she posted it, I don't think I'd ever seen what her name was. Too bad she did that to herself.

[Kisal]

Originally Posted by ixtapacheryl

Maybe she is on "food stamps"

I'd bet she is. People like her, i.e. manipulators, are quite adept at "using" the system to get what they want. I don't know about CA, but in many other states people actually have to buy their Food Stamps, so maybe that was what she was whining about.

[HoneyBee2]

Originally Posted by beachfires

I would think her being on foo