Popsy clothing cult #4 Is it bad to want to see a screenshot?

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Outing myself as an avid reader of this thread. I was a "victim" of LLL first then the algorithm enticed me into the Popsy lair. Its so refreshing to see the chat on here!
I felt a bit stupid for falling for it all (the clothing and then the groups) but I realise with a bit of time and perspective I was actually quite vulnerable. I had alot of stuff going on in my life and I think I was looking for connection and validation that I just wasn't getting in my real life. I therefore have some sympathy for (some of) the people in the group. It feels really icky to me that the brand is using their vulnerability to sell stuff. Also that others are using it for their own egos (looking at you Timorgana).

I am still in the group but rarely go into it. I stopped mainly when it became obvious they were just telling everyone they looked great when they didn't. I also noticed that some people had real celebrity status and it was invoking the competitive attention seeking posts that have created the #Popsyhellhole it is now. At that time it was the Miriam lady who everyone stanned. Not sure if she's still on there. Felt like she was a bit of a idol for them with her bright style and IC shoe obsession. The hero worship didn't quite sit right. Although I'm not sure if she really was seeking it out like some of them do now.

Luckily I didn't buy too many of the dresses. Well, I bought a lot and sent them back since most were a bizarre fit and incredibly unflattering. No matter what the Popsyhuns say.

I have many regrets but I do stand by my purchase of a debobbler. Its just really fun to use.
 
ProfessorColdheart said:
Outing myself as an avid reader of this thread. I was a "victim" of LLL first then the algorithm enticed me into the Popsy lair. Its so refreshing to see the chat on here!
I felt a bit stupid for falling for it all (the clothing and then the groups) but I realise with a bit of time and perspective I was actually quite vulnerable. I had alot of stuff going on in my life and I think I was looking for connection and validation that I just wasn't getting in my real life. I therefore have some sympathy for (some of) the people in the group. It feels really icky to me that the brand is using their vulnerability to sell stuff. Also that others are using it for their own egos (looking at you Timorgana).

I am still in the group but rarely go into it. I stopped mainly when it became obvious they were just telling everyone they looked great when they didn't. I also noticed that some people had real celebrity status and it was invoking the competitive attention seeking posts that have created the #Popsyhellhole it is now. At that time it was the Miriam lady who everyone stanned. Not sure if she's still on there. Felt like she was a bit of a idol for them with her bright style and IC shoe obsession. The hero worship didn't quite sit right. Although I'm not sure if she really was seeking it out like some of them do now.

Luckily I didn't buy too many of the dresses. Well, I bought a lot and sent them back since most were a bizarre fit and incredibly unflattering. No matter what the Popsyhuns say.

I have many regrets but I do stand by my purchase of a debobbler. Its just really fun to use.
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Ooh I remember miriam too. She sold off loads of her dresses and shoes in one lot though as she was off work following surgery and needed money. She did look good in them though and seemed really nice and genuine. No drama like these days
 
Couldlifeeverbesaneagain said:
Yes absolutely- here is a genuine question from the Maths paper -

“Gummy’s husband earns £36,000 a year. A Popsy dress costs £45. If Gummy is entitled to 50% of her husbands earnings per year when they get divorced, how many popsy dresses can Gummy buy in a year?”
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If only… he only works part time!
it would be more like, gummy’s son gets 600£ a month DLA, how many popsy dresses can gummy buy with that?
 
Jen Louise - are you on here? Cracking suggestion for an Alan Partridge print dress. 10/10 I would totally buy it.
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Bagpuss20 said:
Ooh I remember miriam too. She sold off loads of her dresses and shoes in one lot though as she was off work following surgery and needed money. She did look good in them though and seemed really nice and genuine. No drama like these days
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I reckon something else must have happened, or maybe she saw the light as she sold them all off and left all the Popsy groups, including the Dictionary one that she used to maintain and update. She was constantly buying and posting in CDR after after leaving Popsy!
 
Thespywhotalksalot said:
I reckon something else must have happened, or maybe she saw the light as she sold them all off and left all the Popsy groups, including the Dictionary one that she used to maintain and update. She was constantly buying and posting in CDR after after leaving Popsy!
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Yes the popsy wiki group was closed down …. I got the feeling popsy didn’t like it cos it wasn’t under their control
 
I really dislike Cherish and Greg. Their attitude is crappy, their tone is condescending as duck. They definitely try and hammer home the “Cherish just wanted to make dresses for nOrMaL women” bullshit.
Obviously all these idiots spending £1000’s can’t be helped but I really want the tide to turn. The dresses are shocking quality/material for the price point.

I often wondered what happened to Miriam, she must have an addictive personality.
 
ophelia1990 said:
I really dislike Cherish and Greg. Their attitude is crappy, their tone is condescending as duck. They definitely try and hammer home the “Cherish just wanted to make dresses for nOrMaL women” bullshit.

I often wondered what happened to Miriam, she must have an addictive personality.
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I remember Miriam and her shoes. Wasn’t she poorly with a poorly wife?
 
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