(yawn) ...home from San Diego Cybernet Expo, but not rested!
As the press release and pinned thread said here on GFY last week, there is no setup fee for established merchants. We're trying our best to discourage unqualified candidates from applying so that we can make the best use of our time, of which there doesn't seem to be enough of with all of new business coming aboard.
If you don't like the idea, I guess you won't be using the service. You'll have to re-evaluate exactly how it is you came to the conclusion that this was a bad idea when you see us implemented on so many major affiliate programs in the near future.
Cheers,
Brad