Hi Engineer
Believe me we are exploring every possible way of overcoming this and as soon as we do we will certainly open up our affiliate program to US affiliates again.
It is precisly because “As a U.S. resident, you SHOULD be able to earn commissions from my non-U.S. traffic” that we have taken this step – as we want to ensure that we can pay you what you would have rightfully earned.
We are hoping to find a long term soloution for this soon and will let you know as soon as we do.