In reply to kevinhaig.

I think we're mostly on agreement on all the problems. I still contend that I'd like a way for themers to make a little money on referrals, assuming they have a good reason to actually refer a particular plugin (and that they properly disclose this, of course). I do regret not really diving into disclosure in this post, but I am making notes for a potential story later.

I'll definitely side with the Themes Team on any decisions on affiliates because they're the ones who have to actually check and police this. I've also seen enough problems and sneaky stuff to work around the guidelines that it makes it tough to trust everything would be above board.

But, you know me, some of my thoughts are what would happen in an ideal world. :)