Rufus, you made some interesting observations.
You also managed to include eight spelling errors in four short paragraphs. I won't comment on the lax grammar. This does not inspire confidence in your readers.
I assume you are a senior member of staff at AF. Your otherwise good points could be more apposite if a little more attention had been paid to accurate presentation.
No offence intended. I'm just an old grumpy and pedantic ex-editor.
P.S. I'm also a newbie (tyro, neophyte) to affiliate marketing, so I do appreciate the excellent posts from experienced affiliates, network organisations and merchants. Please keep up the good work.