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Originally Posted by StarkReality
I know other sponsors did it and do it as well, but it's like the posting of exploits: Even if it's bragging, it's creates public attention, increases awareness about this problem and forces reactions.
Most program owners probably know about these trojans for a long time, and it's really appreciated if they silently fight the problem and just tell their affiliates...but without more awareness among affiliates, the programs that don't care will never even consider stepping up, too.
So, even if chances are slight, it's certainly a good idea to push this topic on the boards as much as possible, it should be a standard question to your affiliate manager how they handle this kind of theft.
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Actually - you should be asking every program how they handle ANY kind of threat to your income.
As for public awareness - I think this year is the year that affiliates and sponsors alike have removed their sideblinders and are doing something about it - although they've been on the boards, described in full detail what is done and how to prevent it for over two years. Not everyone 'wants' to do something about it. It's up to you to promote who, with the responses to your questions, is going to look after your best interests.
Tranza - I know they meticulously reviewed and credited the proper affiliates in this case, should you feel that there is ever something amiss, you should get in contact with your rep. I know not everyone wants to deal with their reps, but the truth is, when you're in constant contact with your rep, you get more insight on what the trends are, advanced notice on new sites and basically, you're filled in more than your weekly/monthly/holiday email that lands in your spam box and you get to read after the fact.