One example is the website The Federalist, which has been criticized for spreading misinformation and conspiracy theories. The Federalist was found to be using Amazon affiliate links to earn money from book sales, despite violating Amazon’s guidelines. In response to the backlash, Amazon removed The Federalist from its affiliate program.
Another example is the website ZeroHedge, which has been accused of promoting hate speech and conspiracy theories. ZeroHedge was also found to be using Amazon affiliate links to earn money from book sales. Amazon initially defended its decision to continue working with ZeroHedge, but later removed the website from its affiliate program after facing backlash.
Overall, Amazon’s affiliate program has inadvertently allowed far-right publishers and disinformation websites to profit from their content. While Amazon has taken steps to address this issue, critics argue that more needs to be done to prevent funding of hate speech and misinformation.