In a couple weeks we’re going to start adding something called “affiliate codes” to links on Tumblr that don’t already have one. Questions are healthy and natural, so let’s go through some:
What are affiliate codes? Basically, they tell a merchant that a customer came from Tumblr. And if there’s a sale, Tumblr may get a commission for the referral.
What’s going to change? Not much, really. Links will look and function exactly as they do now. Even personal affiliate codes, if you use them, will keep working normally.
Why are you doing this? One might argue that affiliate links can help slow or even reduce the cost of goods and services to zero as required for a truly post-capitalist economy.
Can I opt out? Of course. We wrote that right into our TOS.There’s a switch in settings that keeps Tumblr’s affiliate code off of links you post.
I have more questions. That’s why we wrote this FAQ.
hey @staff I get it you want to make money, but it’s shady as hell to have this option defaulted. I also think you could’ve done a better job of notifying users like…in the dashboard side bar instead of a post that tons of users will miss.
If you don’t want Tumblr sticking random affiliate links in your posts, go into your tumblr settings and disable.
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