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by chollida1 4803 days ago
Well there are three reasons:

1) when someone posts a book with an affiliate link and then says its a good book, it really clouds their intentions.

2) the link was obfuscated so you aren't really sure what it points to.

3) some people just won't click on an affiliate link.

By seconding his recommendation and providing a non obfuscated link everyone is better off. His recommendation has atleast been backed up and the user is certain of where the link leads to.

Everyone wins:)