Some of you reps really don't understand. I'm for the most part a peaceful person. But if I ever found out that someone shaved me (even a rep) for thousands over several years and I happened to meet them in a dark alley then there's a chance even I might try to send them to the hospital.
Reality is different for average affiliates in this business and these times. Try taking a 50-80% pay cut and then you too might get it. You forget that people are trying to feed their families. Your stability makes it more difficult for you to empathize.