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Originally Posted by MisterPeabody
OK, so no watermark. How about titles? How about credits? How about images with names on them? A surfer can figure out how to find a website from these things even without watermarks.
We also used to give out 30 second clips for MGPs and free galleries but no longer do. So what? Bottom line: If you, the affiliate, cannot cope with losing however many type-ins you may lose then yes, you should not be an affiliate. But try being one for mainstream then come back realizing in adult, when you get ass-raped, at least we provide some lube.
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Personally I think it's OK as long as there is no url. Some are still going to type it in Google or what have you but it will be less. The url encourages it.
I don't actively promote paysites any more beyond what I already have up. But I would definitely pay attention to this if I did going forward. It's too much to ignore especially when other ctr has tended to decrease. An affiliate could also leverage it for their own promotion. The trick is they just can't (ethically or legally) use sponsor content without permission.
It also doesn't hurt to be aware of what is happening.