this post was submitted on 11 Jul 2023
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I tend to agree that they should not be allowed, but how would everyone feel about an exception if they're obviously called out?
I think of communities like churningcanada on reddit for example, where affiliate links / referral codes are intentional and wanted by the community.
IE, something like:
I can get on board with this, my main concern is the disclosure.
I think what you posted is specific can be a good start. And then if any other dark patterns emerge they can be dealt with.