(Edit) I asked a question about AFF links in SB’s thread about the new rule not to post affiliate links in the deals thread. Someone took up the question, and we started a conversation. It didn’t go well. I got accused of trollish behavior. I said goodbye to that conversation. So, I decided to start this one. Title changed to a positive question. Was asking what’s wrong with AFF links. Now, it’s a question about what are AFF links good for. (End Edit)
Guys, I know I tend to be a bit rough sometimes. I’m an extremely logical and critical thinker. If things don’t look right or sound right to me, I question them. I don’t really mean to be rude, crude, or trollish. It just comes out that way. Believe me, I notice it as much as anyone does. I just can’t fix it. I labor over every post I make, trying to be as polite as possible. Sometimes, I just can’t be polite. I am not diplomatic at all. When I converse, I do it for information. The information is all that matters to me most of the time.
So, here I am, being as transparent as possible, and asking if someone will be willing to talk with me about this affiliate link thing. I don’t have any skin in the game. I’m not involved in any affiliate programs myself. I just don’t see what’s so bad about them. I do see abuses of the system. But, I hate to see innocent people get grouped together with the guilty parties just because they use the same tool. To me, that’s just as bad as judging someone by their race, gender, religion, or whatever. It’s bigotry, and I don’t like it.
So, knowing what you do about me now, if you’re willing to talk with me about it, please post below your thoughts and feelings on the subject. Just know that I will be reading what you write, and I may ask for more clarification. I may even act a little trollish. For this, I apologize in advance.
SB says “Please strictly avoid all controversial and divisive topics such as religion and politics. Keep it civil please!” If this thread violates that policy, please feel free to delete it, MR. Admin.