They dont get paid the same, they get paid the same %. Theres a difference. They get what they put in, the more they work the more they make. I think that if you offered this sliding scale youd loose alot of affiliates and fail to attract new ones. The big boys probably dont want to pay $40 per sign up, they have to if they are going to remain competetive.

That said we'd all prefer 40% with kick ass ratios and rentention than 60% programs that dont sell and dont retain.

I think my sales are worth 50%. They wouldnt get my customers if i didnt send them and for that you have to pay. If the sponsors dont like that then get your own customers and dont run a program.