Originally Posted by Stephen

I'll comment that savvy affiliate programs / other services include a clause in their TOS that prohibits public discussion of their program in any way. I know folks don't typically read all that text they agreed to by clicking the "I read and agree to..." button, but I know at least one major adult company that will keep your cash if you post anything negative about them on the boards.

Google may also have such a clause and can remove your site from its index anytime it wants

Folks miss that companies aren't being "mean" they're just doing what they told you they would