I think it has more to do with influence. Is her choice of topic influenced by her affiliate links? Would she write about a topic if there were no affiliate lin

I think it has more to do with influence. Is her choice of topic influenced by her affiliate links? Would she write about a topic if there were no affiliate links to be had. Is her topic influenced by the reward of the affiliate link, would she chose a pricier product to link to over a cheaper link. The OP is upset because they believe Maria Popova is being influenced and is not being open and honest about how she is being influenced.