Comments on: My Thoughts on Jason Calacanis… http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/ Insights and Thoughts from a World Class Internet Marketer Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:36:07 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: Wealth Junkie http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5137 Wealth Junkie Sun, 02 Mar 2008 19:49:10 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5137 You said: "What really disturbs me is that I hear a number of affiliates saying that being white hat or black hat is merely a CHOICE. In other words, it doesn’t matter which tactic you use. That’s like saying being a bank teller vs a bank robber is merely a career choice and nothing else." I think your analogy is a bit of a stretch. White Hat or Black Hat, most affiliate marketers are not breaking the law. Comparing a Black Hat marketer to a bank robber is ridiculous; seriously, do you even know what Black Hat is? You said:
“What really disturbs me is that I hear a number of affiliates saying that being white hat or black hat is merely a CHOICE. In other words, it doesn’t matter which tactic you use.

That’s like saying being a bank teller vs a bank robber is merely a career choice and nothing else.”

I think your analogy is a bit of a stretch. White Hat or Black Hat, most affiliate marketers are not breaking the law. Comparing a Black Hat marketer to a bank robber is ridiculous; seriously, do you even know what Black Hat is?

]]> By: Doug http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5114 Doug Sat, 01 Mar 2008 16:54:10 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5114 Amit, I also agree that while done with a slightly hostile tone, Jason did make some valid points and criticisms. However, I don't think it was the best message to start the summit on. I hope next time Shawn & Missy find an opening keynote speaker that at least likes affiliate marketers. Amit, I also agree that while done with a slightly hostile tone, Jason did make some valid points and criticisms. However, I don’t think it was the best message to start the summit on. I hope next time Shawn & Missy find an opening keynote speaker that at least likes affiliate marketers.

]]> By: Jon http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5107 Jon Sat, 01 Mar 2008 05:29:10 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5107 Has anyone visited Jason's blog at: http://www.calacanis.com/? He has a link to a video from Mary Engle, FTC associate director for advertising practices. In this video Mary Engle talks about the issue of undisclosed affiliate links and states that it is something that the FTC is now looking into. I could not care less if Jason Calacanis rants on affiliates who post six figure checks. My concern is the future of the affiliate marketing business and the potential for government oversight. Amit, what are your thoughts on this? Jon Has anyone visited Jason’s blog at: http://www.calacanis.com/? He has a link to a video from Mary Engle, FTC associate director for advertising practices. In this video Mary Engle talks about the issue of undisclosed affiliate links and states that it is something that the FTC is now looking into.

I could not care less if Jason Calacanis rants on affiliates who post six figure checks. My concern is the future of the affiliate marketing business and the potential for government oversight.

Amit, what are your thoughts on this?

Jon

]]> By: Jason Calacanis Did it Again http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5102 Jason Calacanis Did it Again Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:33:40 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5102 [...] Also Jason attacked Zac Johnson and Shoemoney, saying the following (Taken from Super Affiliate Mindset ): [...] [...] Also Jason attacked Zac Johnson and Shoemoney, saying the following (Taken from Super Affiliate Mindset ): [...]

]]> By: Tom Beaton http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5101 Tom Beaton Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:09:29 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5101 The controversy maybe just a PR stunt, but I think many points were valid. <a href="http://www.technogumption.com/curation-the-latest-in-internet-buzz/" title="Curation - The latest in internet buzz" rel="nofollow">You can read my views here</a>. The controversy maybe just a PR stunt, but I think many points were valid. You can read my views here.

]]> By: Googlelady http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5100 Googlelady Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:05:18 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5100 oh come on people, Jason did this just to get some backlinks and put his name in all your blogs! oh come on people, Jason did this just to get some backlinks and put his name in all your blogs!

]]> By: Tim http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5097 Tim Fri, 29 Feb 2008 21:28:26 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5097 Very good points, Amit. Internet marketing is still very much in its "wild west" phase of unregulated free market capitalism (not unlike America in the early part of last century or even China today). Jason does make some very valid points about not polluting the ecosystem that feeds you. However, human nature being what it is, there will always be people who are more interested in gaming the system than in adding value. I have never felt that anyone holding up large checks or black cards was ever doing it in such a way as to say "see how much better I am than you." I live quite near Silicon Valley myself and have known more than a few millionaires and even a couple of billionaires. But I still find it impressive to see people who have done really well in affiliate marketing. I don't know much about Jason's history or where he worked in the valley but he is the one who is coming off as smug. Also, Santa Monica is not "the valley" unless you're talking about the San Fernando Valley which is far cry from Silicon Valley. Very good points, Amit. Internet marketing is still very much in its “wild west” phase of unregulated free market capitalism (not unlike America in the early part of last century or even China today). Jason does make some very valid points about not polluting the ecosystem that feeds you. However, human nature being what it is, there will always be people who are more interested in gaming the system than in adding value. I have never felt that anyone holding up large checks or black cards was ever doing it in such a way as to say “see how much better I am than you.” I live quite near Silicon Valley myself and have known more than a few millionaires and even a couple of billionaires. But I still find it impressive to see people who have done really well in affiliate marketing. I don’t know much about Jason’s history or where he worked in the valley but he is the one who is coming off as smug. Also, Santa Monica is not “the valley” unless you’re talking about the San Fernando Valley which is far cry from Silicon Valley.

]]> By: Jason Calacanis Doesn’t Understand Affiliate Marketers | Super Affiliate Secrets from Super Affiliate Zac Johnson http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5096 Jason Calacanis Doesn’t Understand Affiliate Marketers | Super Affiliate Secrets from Super Affiliate Zac Johnson Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:38:51 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5096 [...] Coverage: You’re Not the Boss of Me | My Thoughts on Jason Calacanis | Jason Calacanis Keynote | Thank You Jason Calacanis | ASW08 Calacanis Keynote | Jason Calacanis [...] [...] Coverage: You’re Not the Boss of Me | My Thoughts on Jason Calacanis | Jason Calacanis Keynote | Thank You Jason Calacanis | ASW08 Calacanis Keynote | Jason Calacanis [...]

]]> By: Subhankar Ray http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5095 Subhankar Ray Fri, 29 Feb 2008 20:05:42 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5095 Besides the group of people who are "chasing for a life-style", or trying to "build an empire", there is a group of people who do things to make a difference in the life of other people, or to make the world a better place for our future generations, or do research to contribute to the collective knowledge of our civilization. They can be anywhere in the world - not just in Silicon Valley. However, these groups are not mutually exclusive. Besides the group of people who are “chasing for a life-style”, or trying to “build an empire”, there is a group of people who do things to make a difference in the life of other people, or to make the world a better place for our future generations, or do research to contribute to the collective knowledge of our civilization. They can be anywhere in the world – not just in Silicon Valley. However, these groups are not mutually exclusive.

]]> By: sawya http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/comment-page-1/#comment-5094 sawya Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:38:32 +0000 http://www.superaffiliatemindset.com/my-thoughts-on-jason-calacanis/#comment-5094 Hi Amit, agree with the second point. People have all different reasons for what they do. Like stay at home mom affiliates aren't looking to be the next Bill Gates or sell companies to Yahoo, they want to make some money while they watch the kids grow up. Hi Amit, agree with the second point. People have all different reasons for what they do. Like stay at home mom affiliates aren’t looking to be the next Bill Gates or sell companies to Yahoo, they want to make some money while they watch the kids grow up.

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