Thanks for the comments guys – I really believe webmasters have a hard enough time in the industry – especially this year as Panda/Penguin – the whole Google thing has really tested our resolve. Rogue programs have always existed and will continue to exist as they come and go each year. I have noticed over the last 1-2 years its just a different shape programs are taking in order to shut out affiliates. As i said 2 years ago when BWIN changed their terms and conditions and became the ruthless and predatory program that they are – expect to see many follow their lead – as we are seeing this more and more now.
I for one will continue to educate new affiliates about these current programs that harm our industry and lively hood. These programs may be able to pay $$$$ to IGB and various outfits to gain sponsorships and all those things but the bottom line is affiliates at least have a fighting chance when they know what to expect.
The programs listed in my post above should be avoided at all costs with the exception of INCOME ACCESS. However i strongly (to the core of my bones) advise severe extreme caution when dealing with IA. I particularly find them unsafe in my opinion and the influence they have on programs to do the right thing is almost NIL.. Just be careful with them! The others are just terrible programs to work with and you cannot trust them.
Cheers