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>One “out there” reason I can think is that I use Amazon Affiliate links on my Bookshelf and my /Uses page and that triggers a shadow ban? It's probably not th
by mtlynch 4y ago
>One “out there” reason I can think is that I use Amazon Affiliate links on my Bookshelf and my /Uses page and that triggers a shadow ban?
It's probably not the reason, but it's worth noting that the author is using Amazon affiliate links in violation of Amazon and FTC rules because they're not disclosing the fact that they profit from purchases through their links.
Per Amazon:
>Anytime you share an affiliate link, it's important to disclose that to your audience... you must (1) include a legally compliant disclosure with your links and (2) identify yourself on your Site as an Amazon Associate with the language required by the Operating Agreement.
https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/GHQNZAU6669EZS98 https://affiliate-program.amazon.com/help/node/topic/GHQNZAU...
Per FTC:
>As for where to place a disclosure, the guiding principle is that it has to be clear and conspicuous... Consumers should be able to notice the disclosure easily. They shouldn’t have to hunt for it.
https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/ftcs-endorsement-guides-what-people-are-asking#affiliateornetwork https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/ftcs-endorse...