maybe I should have put this merchant program in FOO

[rcjordan]

I'm sure it's a 'gender' thing, but I can't stop chuckling over this one. I've put a few choice parts in bold, but it is straight out of their program write-up. Where do I sign up?!!

We are offering a book that has been recreated for the web and are selling this web enabled site featuring (title deleted); 60 wonderful ways to fold a cloth napkin. -There is a Message Center for members to interact with their napkin folding community. -Additional content is also offered which is free for both the member and non-member. This "e-book" and the content will expand over time. Examples of the content are: solutions on how to remove stains, how to match food to wine, and a party planner etc. -We have extended the cookie duration to 90 days. -New content will continually be added. We want this to become a community and an essential kitchen tool. -70,000 copies were sold in book form. -Markets: kitchen/gourmet, bridal registries, early teens, seniors, women, restauranteurs, B and B's, caters.

I'd put the link to the forum, but I'm afraid Oilman would wander off to discuss napkin origami.

[BoneHeadicus]

Who's worried about oilman?

How'd they get your name on their mailing list?

[rcjordan]

You weren't here for the 'doilie' thread of 2000, were you BH? The on-site search doesn't go back that far, it was before we switched to this board software.

[BoneHeadicus]

Well I guess doilies and napkin folding all fit into that Southerin Charm thang up yonder in Carolina.

You ok, rc?

[oilman]

ah - the old doilie thread - that's a classic.

an e-book of napkin origami - oh please drop the URL for me rc - it's my secret passion ;)

[rcjordan]

>doilies and napkin folding all fit into that Southerin Charm thang up yonder in Carolina.

Just had a servant flogged for a sloppy crease in my lunch napkin, BH ...simply ruined my day, I couldn't even finish the dessert course.

>please drop the URL for me rc

No, Oil, I promised your wife I wouldn't. You remember what happened last time...

[mivox]

> I'm sure it's a 'gender' thing

Surely, you're not suggesting that a female would get all excited about this, are you? ;) I don't even own any cloth napkins. Am I a hopeless cretin or what?

[rcjordan]

(should have been FOO)

Back to topic -Could anyone make money on such a program? I doubt it. Much has been covered about affiliates needing to judge the business plan of a merchant. This one looks, well, weak.