Catalyst - 3:55 pm on May 26, 2006 (gmt 0)

I agree that there's a lot of speculation and noise. But I also feel that that due to CJ's lack of info, answers and unwillingness to participate in forum or blog discussions - THEY are not controlling the conversation - everyone else is! I'm getting ready to do my 2nd blog about the link issue right now about some comments CJ has made publicly about the whole issue that sheds a little light on things.

Re; the issue CJ raises about Google and affiliate links...Not sure this is new info since I don't spend my day reading G's TOS - but I don't think I've heard people talking about this. I don't remember G in the past specifically mentioning affiliate sites this way, but maybe it's been there all along and I just didn't hear about it.
From: [google.com...]

Quality guidelines - specific guidelines * Avoid "doorway" pages created just for search engines, or other "cookie cutter" approaches such as affiliate programs with little or no original content. * If your site participates in an affiliate program, make sure that your site adds value. Provide unique and relevant content that gives users a reason to visit your site first. If a site doesn't meet our quality guidelines, it may be blocked from the index.

Linda