Loyalty in business

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Originally Posted by Ramster

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I think you are not an idiot at all. What goes around comes around. That is a cliche but it is true. Do what your gut tells you to do as long as it is ethical. If you are supporting someone that is acting ethical then fantastic but if at any time they cross the line, stop the support.

I try to help people. I think this board in general is a helping board and there are only a few like it online today with people helping others for nothing in return.

I was told a long time ago your reputation can be everything in this business. Ruin it and it is hard to get back. Keep it and you can go a long way.

Yeah I was thinking along those lines too.... its just nice to have it said back to me.

But let me clarify what sparked this thread is recently someone who helped me out as a newbie asked for (almost expected) quite a substantial loan to start an affiliate program, and personally I don't think he has what it takes or the business sense to run one so it would probably be a one way gift.

I believe in doing the right thing and helping those who helped me, but where do you draw the line I guess is what I'm asking.