Originally Posted by
josephstern
I think so.
There are clearly several plays that are off-limits over there and I think this is one. This directly impacts the revenue generated by the site as otherwise the site could get a big referral commission for the new card sign-up.
The other big no-no seems to be the whole concept of cash-back portals. Dan would obviously prefer that you use his affiliate links rather than your own cash-back portal links when shopping.
Didn’t know there was an issue with trying to discuss the cash-back portals angle there. I will have to try to keep my eye on the restrictions on discussions about cash-back/rebate-currency portals.
I understand the financial self-interest angle, but it seems quite petty to try to limit consumers from getting useful information that serves the consumers’ best interest.
Not much of a deal for consumers when stifling useful information for consumers.