Actually, seems more like pitching my favorite book or movie to friends when they're over for dinner--which I do already.
And you get a kickback if they follow your advice? Do you really not see the difference? Do you not see the profound conflict of interest?
EDIT: Each time I post I almost instantly see a downvote. Someone out there is feeling a little defensive about those affiliate links I suppose, but trying to suppress what people really think about them doesn't change reality.