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Sorry - have added disclosures about that. Though I thought it would be preferred over ads, would it not? It's funny how they are treated differently, as the sa
by withoutfriction 16y ago
Sorry - have added disclosures about that. Though I thought it would be preferred over ads, would it not? It's funny how they are treated differently, as the same comment wouldn't be made about a page with some unobtrusive ads.
- JoachimSchipper 16y agoAds are seen as less deceptive, I think. [EDIT: why the downvote? You may disagree with the above sentiment, but I was trying to explain why there is a difference.]
- withoutfriction 16y agoSorry, wasn't me. I'll upvote you to equalize the downvote :) And I agree with your reasoning - in another post that I had an Amazon affiliate code I remembered to put a disclosure, however this time I forgot. On a reasonably related note, I found out a few days ago that StackOverflow and the StackExchange network of sites automatically insert their affiliate code into Amazon and presumably other sites links. edit: and I just got back, so can do any edits you would suggest to the article
- citricsquid 16y agoAffiliate links are preferred over adverts, but they should always be disclosed. Affiliate links are like adverts, you're getting money to advertise a product, so while adverts outside your article don't affect the contents affiliate links do -- even if you refuse to have any bias. It's just good manners to always mention that the links are affiliate links because it can change the value of your review and/or recommendations when money is involved and it should be the readers choice. Just like if you're reviewing a book you wrote, or a company you work for.