martinibuster - 7:06 pm on Oct 14, 2003 (gmt 0)

I understand merchant sites, etc should be listed, but why not list affiliate sites...?

Inktomi does list affiliate sites. Here is what Inktomi says [inktomi.com] about affiliate sites:

The only way is to create a great site rich in original (not copied) content, which in and of itself offers a great value to the user. This usually resembles a "labor of love" and is difficult to do on a large scale. Some affiliates cut corners or make cookie-cutter sites; we do not want such sites in the index.