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Re: O'Reilly book news
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In lugnet.robotics, Dave Baum writes:
> I hope people don't get too worked up about all of this. I assume TLC
> decided to put links on their site, then someone had the idea that if
> they used an associate link, they'd get a little extra income. From
> their perspective, why not take advantage of a little free money?
That's certainly their choice. I just hope they realize it's sending a mixed
message. If you don't know how to recognize an Amazon.com associate ID when
you see one, it looks as though TLC is finally (yay) supporting these two
wonderful books, when in fact the opposite is true.
> [...]
> Is it just the fact that they are profitting from AFOL contributions
> that is upsetting? [...]
IMHO, TLC is misleading people into believing that they support the books --
which they might FAIK, who knows -- but there's clearly mixed signals. If
they weren't receiving a kickback, then it would be clear that they
unconditionaly supported the books.
I'm happy to TLC support of AFOLs, but this still leaves me nervous and
skeptical. :)
> Is there a concern that the lego links will reduce the hits through
> similar links on other AFOL sites?
I'd feel the same uncomfortable feeling even if there weren't the same types
of links on any non-TLC sites.
> Although I can see where this would
> be disconcerting, its hardly a reason to get upset with Lego.
I'm not sure 'upset' is the right word. Disappointed and uncomfortable are
closer to the right word. LEGO is sending the wrong message to people who
stop by.
--Todd
> Its just free market operating with respect to referrals. If other sites
> (LUGNET, etc) were depending on such money, then we will need to find
> other ways to support them.
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