FYI; CJ Class Action Lawsuits due to Adware

Discussion in 'Commission Junction' started by 5starAffiliates, Jun 12, 2007.

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    Heads up: From the 5 Star blog...

    2 ADWARE Class Action Lawsuits against CJ - ValueClick - BeFree

    Adware has been a hot topic in the affiliate community for years. For far too long some networks have skated a thin line and many times they've knowingly crossed it. The question for a long time has been, who's policing this if the networks aren't and who's standing up for the little guy - the affiliate?

    WELL POWER TO THE PEOPLE! Just found out about 2 class action lawsuits - one by affiliates and one by merchants - both against CJ/BeFree/ValueClick. So if you believe you have been affected adversely by adware affiliates that have been allowed on those networks read up.

    Rest of story - quotes and links to more info. CJ Class Action Lawsuits
     
    5starAffiliates, Jun 12, 2007 IP
  2. clbnc

    clbnc Peon

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    I take it this is related to adware modifying cookies, and such, of sites the user visits, thus robbing the site owner of commission?

    That kind of stuff stinks!
     
    clbnc, Jun 14, 2007 IP
  3. 5starAffiliates

    5starAffiliates Well-Known Member

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    To clarify - OVERWRITING cookies to take the rightful affiliate's commission.

    (Maybe that's what you meant but it sounded different)
     
    5starAffiliates, Jun 15, 2007 IP