Originally Posted by PBucksJohn

Something that has always bothered me about the "new" crowd in this biz is their constant complaining about "traffic leaks" on revshare programs.

Granted, some things can get out of hand and are totally foolish.

However, some affiliates scream like crazy about simple small upsells in the members areas on revshare programs.

Their argument that I've heard is "It's a revshare program. I'm supposed to be your partner and get 60% of what my traffic makes".

Well, thats all fine, but if being a full partner means getting 60% of any and all revenue generated shouldn't being a full partner mean paying 60% of hosting costs? content costs? site design? marketing costs? labor? etc. etc.

Too many people in this biz this days want the best of both worlds and want it both ways.

I'm not saying everyone. There are a ton of great affiliates both old and new and as I said some programs get totally out of hand with the "traffic leaks" but if you're really going to flip out over a few upsells in quality members area, get over yourself.

Your thoughts?