Google and php redirects. Stuck in 2006 Recommendations for 2010?

Hi guys Ive been using a simple php redirect script for a number of years but now I think its a bit out of date re SEO.

For example:

http://xwwwx.mysite.com/mylinks/merchantdirectory.php?id=Merchant1

I would then disallow 'mylinks' directory in robots.txt

I am now finding that the php urls above are being followed and included in the 'supplemental' index when using the site command.

I've seen a method whereby a user clicks on a link ie. mysite.com/linktomerchant on their site

then is transported to a page like this with the code:

<html>

<head>
<meta name="robots" content="noindex,nofollow,noarchive" />
</head>
<body>

<noscript>
<p>You currently have javascript disabled - click the link below to continue</p>
<p><a href="http://www.affiliatetrackingcodegoeshere">Merchant1</a></p>
</noscript>

<script>window.location.href='http://www.affiliatetrackigncodegoeshere';</script>


</body>

</html>

Each merchant has a page like this.

Can someone explain what this method of redirect/affiliate code masking is and does it get the 'green light' re Google seo?

Im still stuck in 2006 and haven't really kept my finger on the pulse re google and redirects. Are php redirects still the best way or do people simply now use the urls of the merchants and no follow them?

Which is the most preferred method to use in 2010?

Thanks

Google and php redirects. Stuck in 2006 Recommendations for 2010?

Mobillica

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