[fudged71]

Yes, an affiliate marketing scheme like this would have a big impact

as well at turn the social network into a cesspool.

[kordless]

Social networks are already messy. I'd stop short of calling them cesspools, however. Software makes content better. Better software makes content I don't know I want more available to me.

If something isn't interesting, or doesn't earn anyone money, people won't retweet it.

[x0x0]

Fortunately for you, twitter is now forcing tweets into your timeline!