I agree that a plan is an absolute requirement and also that you need to be careful about you promote as there is without doubt a few unsavourory marketers' out there.

Sounds like you have "been there, done that and got the T-shirt!" We are all sold these things as "so simple, even a child go do it." But, the truth is, making a living online takes hard work.

First, you have to know what you are doing.

Second, you have to create a plan.

Third, you need to take action.

Perhaps we should all stop pushing affiliate marketing as 'get-rich-quick,' there is no such thing.

But, it is still a brilliant business to be in and with advice like yours, I'm sure many more would find that to be the case.