Quote Originally Posted by basschick
matt 26z, a surfer is more likely to sign up for a $2.95 trial than a $30 anything.
I don't think anyone has a problem with the affiliate payments on trials. The model has it's flaws and some affiliates won't promote trials, but overall I think it's fair for everyone involved if the members area is good.

Quote Originally Posted by basschick
a LOT of surfers would rather sign up for a higher-priced NON-rebilling membership.
... which is a problem for affiliates if that member comes back and does the non-recurring again or even goes recurring. No affiliate credit is given. That's my beef in this thread.

There isn't anything to support the idea that full membership non-recurring billing options increase overall revenue for affiliates. While a lot of members may have chosen non-recurring, that doesn't mean they wouldn't have otherwise signed up under recurring.

I fail to see any advantage for affiliates on this one. There clearly is one for paysites with good members areas though. They get the member right back and don't have to pay the affiliate.