I’m not so sure that this should be a newbie topic. The idea is to share success stories with other affiliates. Affiliates who have the desire to make money.
I’ve been burnt myself and if “top affiliates” share thier secrets it benefits everyone. The truth is, you can give 10 people the magic secret to making money, but only 1, if you are lucky, will ever act on it. There should be no fear of competition. Statistically, most people do not act on good advice, and likewise most affiliates will not.
I earn a living marketing different programs and if the 5% or so of us who actually survive on this income shared ideas and perhaps even worked together, then it would benefit us all.
I will link share etc. with anyone serious about doing well. It is not about competition, it’s about community. Affiliates are being shat on far too much and as a combined voice that works together, it would be good for all.