Why do most directories not allow sites that contain affiliate links? I understand that the average affiliate site, may not be the highest quality, but how do you justify banning all sites? Are there any strong directories that do allow sites with affiliate links?
I will allow a site containing affiliate links if they provide some useful content rather than a farm of spammy links and rubbish images.
I believe the majority of directories that say "no affiliate sites" really mean "no affiliate spam sites" as long as you have good content the majority will approve your site even if you have affiliate banners / links. Some of my sites are affiliate related and they get approved in the majority of free directories.
I will support the view of Kraize. That's quite true, if your site is having some thing unique in it then the directories will approve them despite posting affiliate links or banners.
If the whole site is made up of affilate links and banners then its not good, but if theres good quality content, its well presented and the amount of affiliate links is diluted within the site due to other stuff then its acceptable to me.