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I *think* that the ones that ask for samples with their recip may have a script that inserts those samples into their listings if they accept you as a partner. Not sure, but that's my theory. They may also have the mind set that, if they're going to spend their time reviewing your sites, they may as list them if they like them. Either way, I tend to think it's for the applicant's benefit as well, not just the link list's.

I state that my recip doesn't have to be present on sample sites because I'm too lazy to copy and paste them into my listings even if I like them.