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Old 01-11-2008, 03:45 AM  
Paul Markham
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Originally Posted by pocketkangaroo View Post
When programs start getting traffic on their own, then they can drop affiliates.

No offense, I just hate this crying routine from programs about all the money and bills associated with their site. You chose to run a program and you chose the fact that you needed affiliates to make it survive. You also choose what you want to pay out and are competing with every other program in the industry. I'm not saying that your thoughts are wrong in any way, I'm just saying that you shouldn't blame affiliates for wanting more. It's just simple business, everyone looking for the best deal.
Actually it has already started. Spyware, Tubes, sponsors buying traffic sites.

The best deal is giving the customer the best experience for the money you can. Many sponsors and affiliates understand this and many are just looking to screw the maximum dollar out of the surfer. Making everyones job harder for tomorrow.

Which is now today.
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