Kimmy,
While I'm sure plenty of webmasters due indeed cheat per signup programs and the like out of hard cash, plently more I've seen cancelled and NOT notified hardly "cost" the sponsor anything. In fact, the sponsor made money off of them. Just an easy cop-out way to make a few bucks. Hell, I've seen partnership sponsors cancel a webmaster for minor infractions (you resized our pics when we told you not to!) and then pocket the cash 2 months down the road when the webmaster wonders why he wasn't getting paid for this signups.
Plus, I never fucking attacked you. Why the hell go after me personally? Unless you of course engage in these practices..
If you can't see how the events are intertwined (not the same, but damned close) then well.. It all comes down to honesty. It's a shady practice at best, and you know it. I run a hosting company, adult hosts get dicked *A LOT* (yes, we talk amongst ourselves) on bandwidth bills. I never once have decided to steal a non-payers traffic or something to help "recoup" the cost. Been tempted a few times though.
I guess I wasn't clear, my point was let them know they are now cancelled, and will not be paid. Don't let it drag on and milk them. That is being underhanded in my book, period. If they keep sending traffic then, well.. Fuck em'.
Ibill at the very least should have as SOON as they knew trouble was brewing (note: I highly doubt they get a check from MCI every 2 months), mentioned it to people so they could make an informed decision.
Of course, I believe 100% they are liable for the monies. They had a contract. Period. It's just this underscores a rather common theme in the adult industry.
-Phil