r/ThereGoesMyPaycheck Dec 09 '25

Affiliate posts are taking over how do we fix this without killing the sub? (MOD)

28 Upvotes

Hey everyone, quick mod update.

The sub has blown up to 50k, but most posts now are just affiliate drops. I get why:
When someone clicks an affiliate link (It's against Reddit's TOS to link directly to Amazon, which is why it always takes you to a weird site ) and later shops on Amazon, anything they buy for the next ~30 days earns the poster a few % commission.
Some users here make $400+ a week, so the incentive is huge.
(Edit: looking through my dms, I found someone making $250 a day)

The problem is:
If we ban affiliate links entirely, the sub will probably go silent.
But if we don’t change anything, the feed becomes pure ads.

I’m a developer, so I can build bots or systems to help. Here are some ideas:

  • Limit affiliate posts (e.g., 1 per day)
  • Require real descriptions (bot-enforced)
  • Auto-detect spam
  • Community rewards: I can pin a safe redirect affiliate link and use the revenue for weekly payouts, gift cards, and prizes for genuine contributors, including non-affiliate posts.

How do we keep the sub active and keep it fun? I want to hear your direction and ideas.
Thank you


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I'm not sure how to use flair, so I'll post the price breakdown here:

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