Quote Originally Posted by Turan Mirza View Post
Thanks RKissane for that info. Did not know about the negative issue on out-links. I'm a member of several groups (local websites) and point out to them - giving them backlinks because they link to me - you're suggesting these will be seen negatively? Or only Big corporate links like Amazon?
You should be fine with this type of linking, which is actually good for link building.

Google is just trying to stop follow links where the website makes money from referring people to other sites and products. Here in the states by law you are suppose to notify people if you have affiliate links and get income from them. That is why on a lot blogs you see a statement about them having affiliate links.

Ray