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Originally Posted by deltav
I do stand by the theory that the free-for-all affiliate model usually results in widespread spam & low-quality sites though - you see it in adult, you see it with Acai Berries and muscle supplements and mortgage shit and whatever else they're pushing these days. When you have zero vetting and an "anyone can make money" appeal you are going to get those types, along with savvy & creative affiliates who know what they're doing.
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I agree that it can lead to that. OTOH typically when programs micro-manage it indicates trouble and hassle for the affiliate. There is a pattern that often these people are some of the first ones to screw the affiliate in some way. You wouldn't think it but it's true. I guess it might have to do with someone with this type of attitude often seeing an affiliate as a liability by default instead of as an asset?
FWIW I don't think within the next couple years most adult (especially paysite) programs will have the problem of "too many affiliates". I think you'll struggle to find them. Those days are in the past. On most other IM forums if you mention adult they will all shy away and say there is no money in it or call it a waste of time. There is a reason for that. It's different for those of us already with a foothold but...