It does look like the programs were a lot more affiliate friendly when they were young. Once they achieved a certain size and are quite stable they are wondering if the affiliate expense is really necessary.
Certainly the smaller programs appear to be more accomodating.
Lets keep that in mind as we watch more and more acquisitions take place.
The 3 month rule is meant to keep you promoting mostly that particular program. It is much more hurtful to new affiliates than established ones, but it can really hurt anyone who may get sick, lose search engine position for some reason etc. One should avoid promoting programs with that clause.
Bundling is another bad thing – it wipes out all your income for the month if you have one large winner in one casino. If you place too much importance on promoting a program with this rule, you also are jeopardizing what little security we can carve out for ourselves.
The moral of the story:
1. Read your T&Cs!!!!! Don’t promote programs that bundle or have a 3 month clause.
2. Read the messages on CAP. Don’t promote places that breached contract. They can do it again any time, pulling the carpet out from under you!