Do clickthrough program operators have a clue?

[RyanLanane]

As a previously seasoned webmaster, I know what kind of tools are needed and they JUST are not there barring one affiliate program I have run into so far. You either have half the stuff available, 3/4, 1/4 or a mix between. I have only found one program so far that Truly meets everything I think I need and would expect out of a sponsership program operating at today's standards

http://www.topbucks.com/ especially with the inclusion of their mainstream products. However I couldn't even get an account until I built a damn site for them and even though I would expect 24 hour webvmaster assistance and new account approval I was just told I have to wait until tomorrow morning until "The guys" get back in the office to approve my account if the site is acceptable.

For christ sakes, is there a difference between me putting up a generic site http://www.captainsex.com with crappy pictures and one BS Banner... Does that mean I am not going to commit fraud? There are much easier ways to deter this type of thing suich as a global database amongst paysite programs.

Seriously, Why are the affiliate programs SO lacking that are out there nowadays? I am really shocked at the lack of insight some of these multi million dollar companies have. For christ sakes ALOT of it is copying the wheel, the rest of it is a tiny bit of innovation and building a solid track record.

These guys have millions ooozing out and they are all going to be fly by night companies who made the same mistakes I did.