I think someone mentioned spammers earlier. That’s probably how Grand Prive and Villa Fortuna will have to get new players from now on. Though I doubt they’ll mind.
I just feel that the way they’ve run their business has been wreckless. They do everything in oversized proportions. Massive bonuses, free money like there’s no tomorrow. Then piss all their players off by restricting most of them from any bonuses. A punishment to players that are loyal and claim their promotions. After a short period of time, they do it all over again.
They used to boast and brag about how deep their pockets were. They paid affiliates well. And now they’re going to punish affiliates like they do players when things get too expensive from their wreckless spending.
I feel sorry for Irwin and Vit. They just work there, and probably can’t count on being treated anymore fairly then their affiliates are being treated now.
Irwin’s been an outstanding affiliate manager and I hope to work with him again at some other program one day. But Grand Prive should have managed their aquisition/retention budget better. Instead of trying to recoop by breaking agreements with us, or turning their back on players.
Professor, although I haven’t received anything else in writing, I have also been on the phone with them and was told there is no light at the end of this tunnel. Other then them dreaming we’ll all say ok and hop over to start promoting VF. NOT! Unless someone could talk some sense into the owners before it’s too late like you said. I don’t know who that would be though. I don’t think they’re even considering leaving the affiliate program open. I hope I’m wrong and Irwin comes in soon to tell us it’s business as usual.
(Not holding my breath)