Their mindset is stuck on 1,3 and 6 month price. I don't know why, it is what it is.

I have been trying to get this point across,, but you did it best.
Right out of the 10-K.

The one year advance commission, is money lost. PPL did pocket the $49 or $79 Associate Sign up Fee and the $10 dollar members application fee.
But on a $17 Legal Plan and $9.95 ID Plan.
The commission pay is approximately;
JR Associate= $26
Associate = $52
Sr Associate = $104
Manager = $130
Director = $155
EX Director= $189

When 50% of the 75,000 new associates, signed in Q3,,quit.That has the potential to be in the 7 million dollar loss area, in commisssions. GONE.

Then add in the double bonus for August. PPL paid $1000 bonus to anyone moving to the director level an expansion bonus. LOST
It get better, or worse, In September and October they paid a $500 bonus to the new director and I guess, because the Ex Director (at the top ) complained. They lose money in overrides when someone makes director under them. So, they paid the ED a $500 bonus for anyone making Director in their down line.
I don't have a clue, on how many made Director Level in Q3.But I am aware of some locally, that was taking their bonus, leaving their debit balance and quitting, before the roof caves in.
Some are running adds, in the newspaper, for their supplies.