The Washington Post previously flirted with this idea years ago. I'd be careful jumping to conclusions about Bezos' influence. On The Media did a radio segment

The Washington Post previously flirted with this idea years ago. I'd be careful jumping to conclusions about Bezos' influence. On The Media did a radio segment on it (and the ethical issues it raises) in 2011: http://www.onthemedia.org/story/170064-web-links-money-makers/ http://www.onthemedia.org/story/170064-web-links-money-maker... (click the stacked lines icon for a transcript). It's worth a listen.