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In that case maybe make them smile.amazon.com links so some proceeds go to charity?

That is a lovely idea. Let me sit on the suggestion.

I tried this for http://wanderkind.org/ and IMO it ended up being more than helpful.

Affiliation only seems worth it if you have a lot of traffic. Even then, maybe not--unless you're making serious money, I'd rather build genuine trust.

This is a passion project for me so making money is not the priority.

I greatly appreciate this attitude, and now I want to donate. Do you have a donation option?

I take tips to good recommendations at aj@abyjames.com : )

I can appreciate that, and it is a refreshing attitude.