i think the biggest problem with many of the items listed in this thread is disclosure.
Having a 500 minimum payout is not the problem, but if it's not prominently listed during the signup, it's a trick.
Same goes for exit consoles.. just like PR Tom said, your payout is higher, everyone who's been in the biz for a while would know that, but it would still need to be stated in the terms.. that you don't get 100% exit credit (if you do not)
In the end it's about choice from each affiliate, YOU choose a partner in an affiliate program, so you should do the due dilligence, and not rely on the information that is fed to you with promo days, and nice flash banner ads
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