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They are, but they've always claimed that the presence of an affilate link, or the percentage they got from it, didn't affect their recommendation and they woul
by fipple 9y ago
They are, but they've always claimed that the presence of an affilate link, or the percentage they got from it, didn't affect their recommendation and they would happily recommend the best product even if they got no $ from it. Anyone living in the real world knew that was 100% bullshit.
- pbhjpbhj 9y agoHow do you know it's BS? It is possible to be genuine and honest (I'm not claiming that's the case here). I'd ask what proportion of recommendations didn't have affiliate links, as a marker.
- fipple 9y agoIt's BS because no media company has ever operated its editorial fully independently of its revenue model, and if any has come close it's the old-school newspapers owned by fat cats, not startups reviewing tech products.
- coldtea 9y ago>How do you know it's BS? It is possible to be genuine and honest (I'm not claiming that's the case here). From the proof in TFA, for one.
- jjeaff 9y agoFrom the article, the CEO, who is soliciting the kickbacks, claims that he is also writing review articles. So that right there proves they are lying about keeping editorial and business separate. As for top products without an affiliate link, I am yet to find one.