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Originally posted by Tom_PM
Guy's, it *is* a fair analogy. The analogy isn't the money, and incidently when you have a box you have to check or uncheck to receive email offers, it's not "spam" ;) (thats a pet peeve, lol)
Anyway, the analogy is identical in that the customer must stop and read and perform an action. Either to receive the add-on, or to avoid receiving the add-on.
I'll say again, when I specifically check processor pages on sites I'm considering promoting, I will often avoid altogether if there is (in my opinion) overly agressive cross sales.
So don't think I'm all fuzzy and warm and asking for more pre checked cross sales.
I'm just stating that hey, yes it's one of those things that is out there, and the reason it's out there must be a compelling one.
Obviously the place to express displeasure is with the affiliate program operators.
But it's a valid option..
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The idea is the same, but the analogy is not equal.
If you approach an affiliate program and express your dislike of their cross-sales, they won't care.
Public awareness throughout the industry is what is needed in order to force affiliate programs to care.
Matt