[Plugin: Amazon Associate Filter] Amazon associate filter steals my referrals

  • I understand why a plugin would have a default setting when first installed but the fact that the author resets the Amazon associate ID to his own account EVERY TIME it is updated is enormously frustrating and underhanded. I can’t see why it can’t be programmed to remember the ID over updates anyway.

    I have many plugins on my site and I don’t notice the difference for a few days. I think the author should be ashamed at this sneaky way of gaining a few extra bucks. The author ID should be left blank or a generic warning message “SET AMAZON ID NOW” instead.

    Do NOT use this plugin.

    https://www.ads-software.com/extend/plugins/amazon-associate-filter/

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  • Thread Starter clockworkjoe

    (@clockworkjoe)

    I want to report that this plugin switched amazon associate IDs without being updated.

    I noticed today (when I was checking version compatibility) that this plugin will revert back to the original id if you de-activate/activate it (which is perhaps what you mean by “updated”?).

    It now (as of version 0.4) no longer cleans up after itself by removing settings on deactivation. Instead, all settings should just live in the database permanently, which is probably preferable for most users. That said, users should ALWAYS check to make sure their amazon associate id is correct after updating or activating. Let me know if you have any further problems.

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