Rules Affiliate Masked Link Clarification

Discussion in 'Support & Feedback' started by dvduval, Jul 31, 2011.

  1. #1
    I'm not so sure I understand the policy on this, because I received an infraction for "affiliate masked links" and there were no such links in my post. I am not in any way complaining about the infraction. I am just trying to understand how I might have received this infraction, so I understand clearly enough not to repeat the mistake. So as not to repost, I have copied it here:
    http://www.phplinkdirectory.com/forum/showthread.php?p=208109#post208109
    Maybe I thought incorrectly that I could use affiliate links on my own site so long as there was no link here on Digital Point. Please clarify so I am clear how not to break the rules in the future.
     
    dvduval, Jul 31, 2011 IP
  2. Smyrl

    Smyrl Tomato Republic Staff

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    We use that infraction for affiliate link promotions as well as masked links and affiliate links.
     
    Smyrl, Jul 31, 2011 IP
  3. dvduval

    dvduval Notable Member

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    Ok, thank you for clarifying. Maybe if I simply tell them that signing up for our recommended host will get them the rebate, as this host allows them to "mention" us, as opposed to signing up using an affiliate link. In this way we are dealing with a "program", not a "link". Would that be within the rules?
     
    dvduval, Jul 31, 2011 IP
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    digitalpoint Overlord of no one Staff

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    If you are routing them through an affiliate program, no.
     
    digitalpoint, Jul 31, 2011 IP
  5. dvduval

    dvduval Notable Member

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    Ok, heard loud and clear. Thank you. 
     
    dvduval, Aug 4, 2011 IP