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Which Niches Would You Refuse On Moral Grounds - No Matter How Profitable And Why

by Tomwood
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what niches would you refuse to promote even it guaranteed fabulous profits with little effort.

Some marketers won't enter various markets on religious or moral grounds some of the niches warriors have told me can't promote include witchcraft astrology adult niches (not porn) and gambling.

I myself would not promote anything that rips people off with shoddy good or services, anything illegal or racist.

Which niches would you refuse to promote no matter how profitable it was and how desperate you were?
#grounds #matter #moral #niches #profitable #refuse
  • Profile picture of the author ShaneRQR
    I never have and never will promote any rebill-style offers that simply work by ripping people off.

    I don't have a problem with selling crappy products (though I don't seek them out either). If you really want to buy a magic weight-loss pill that clearly won't work, you might as well buy it through my aff-link. But expecting a free trial and getting billed for hundreds of dollars? I'll have nothing to do with that, thank you.

    Having said that, I haven't even promoted any really bad products, so far. Seems to me there's always enough decent stuff to promote.
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  • Profile picture of the author Bosco
    Credit Cards

    Gambling

    Tobacco

    Alcohol

    Porn

    Pharmaceuticals

    Fund raising for the Repooplicans or Democraps
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
    Banned
    Forced continuity
    Crappy products that don't provide value to the customer in general.
    Products that profess to cure ailments
    Most Make Money Online products

    I prefer to market my own products. Then I have control over quality and customer service and don't have to worry about whether or not people are getting ripped off.
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    • Profile picture of the author mmaeb
      Originally Posted by sbucciarel View Post

      Forced continuity
      Crappy products that don't provide value to the customer in general.
      Products that profess to cure ailments
      Most Make Money Online products

      I prefer to market my own products. Then I have control over quality and customer service and don't have to worry about whether or not people are getting ripped off.
      thats the big one for me and of course anything I consider crappy - not value for money
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  • Profile picture of the author Marhelper
    Porn, gambling or obvious scam products.
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    • Profile picture of the author discrat
      FOREX !!

      ALL the Programs are a scam and its obvious with the high Refund rate at Clickbank.

      Bottom Line : I couldnt sleep at night promoting that Garbage !!
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  • Profile picture of the author sbucciarel
    Banned
    Oh ... forgot. Pharmaceuticals ... pills
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  • Profile picture of the author Bill_Z
    I refuse to promote anything that has to do with mopery.
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  • Profile picture of the author Christophe Young
    Unethical, sleazy "dating advice" products that have to do with seduction or hypnosis.

    Unfortunately, there is a lot of that out there.
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    • Profile picture of the author Marakatapolis
      Nothing I would object to morally except scamming people out their money.

      I have no moral issue with porn, drugs, gambling, yadda yadda yadda. Las Vegas = Disneyland
      People are adults and should do whatever they want where that is concerned.

      I do object to robbery, I would never trick or cheat someone out of their money. Nor would I sell them a completely fake product that is a con. I also would not sell someone a cheap piece of crap for a high price, the price should fit the quality somewhat.

      I guess you could say I have no moral objections, but I do have ethical objections.
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    • Profile picture of the author KatyaSenina
      Originally Posted by Christophe Young View Post

      Unethical, sleazy "dating advice" products that have to do with seduction or hypnosis.

      Unfortunately, there is a lot of that out there.
      I'm actually promoting one myself... what some of them teach is not scam. I really believe there are things you can do and say and psychological behaviour that can trigger some kind of response in the opposite sex. What's wrong with that? They definitely have some value.
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      • Profile picture of the author butters
        Originally Posted by KatyaSenina View Post

        I'm actually promoting one myself... what some of them teach is not scam. I really believe there are things you can do and say and psychological behaviour that can trigger some kind of response in the opposite sex. What's wrong with that? They definitely have some value.
        Which came to my mind straight away was, why would you want to use forms of hypnosis on a girl apart from wanting to sleep with her... Lets be honest, you aint going to start a relationship with it are you, thats what comes to my mind anyway :p.
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        • Profile picture of the author BobJutsu
          Originally Posted by butters View Post

          Which came to my mind straight away was, why would you want to use forms of hypnosis on a girl apart from wanting to sleep with her... Lets be honest, you aint going to start a relationship with it are you, thats what comes to my mind anyway :p.
          Psychology doesn't instantly translate to hypnosis. Knowing what is subconsciously attractive to the opposite sex is in no way dishonest. In fact, I would say that the folks who take the time to learn that are probably better partners, as well as better lovers...and guaranteed they get better punanny.

          To be clear, I'm defending the idea, not any specific products here.
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          • Profile picture of the author butters
            Originally Posted by BobJutsu View Post

            Psychology doesn't instantly translate to hypnosis. Knowing what is subconsciously attractive to the opposite sex is in no way dishonest. In fact, I would say that the folks who take the time to learn that are probably better partners, as well as better lovers...and guaranteed they get better punanny.

            To be clear, I'm defending the idea, not any specific products here.
            That may well be true except it has nothing to do with my post... The guy made a reference about hypnosis, not the deeper understanding how the subconscious works.
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      • Profile picture of the author Damien Roche
        Originally Posted by KatyaSenina View Post

        I'm actually promoting one myself... what some of them teach is not scam. I really believe there are things you can do and say and psychological behaviour that can trigger some kind of response in the opposite sex. What's wrong with that? They definitely have some value.
        Have to agree with this. However, I am extremely interested in psychology, hypnosis and body language.

        Nevertheless, these products can give great value to the reader.

        Personally, there's quite a lot I wouldn't promote, but mostly it would come down to specific products, not industries.

        Like steve mentioned above - if it works and be profited from without the need for unethical tactics, why not promote it?

        Saying that, even some things which have been proven to work I wouldn't promote out of principle: penis enlargement. To me, that's on the same line as promoting plastic surgery.
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  • Profile picture of the author Roshan C
    Cancer or health related products.

    I'll not because I'm not a doctor
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  • Profile picture of the author Mohammad Afaq
    I won't do health related products because I don't think that I have the courage to be responsible for anyone's pain and suffering.

    But that's just me
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    • Profile picture of the author Spot the Ball
      Hmm .. If somebody is out there searching for anything legal then its fair game in my eyes, just aim to provide a honest service without ripping them off. We are not judge and jury on anybodys habits.

      Eg, Gambling, provide honest reviews, no BS, tell it like it is and by doing that you provide a good service other than letting the searcher go to a completely dishonest review/product, sink a load of money in complete crap.

      What do you think the punter would rather have ? Good honest reviews or to be shafted with crap.

      Edit: Having said that I wouldnt promote baby clubbed seal fur coats or anything else equally nasty.
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  • Profile picture of the author BobJutsu
    Edit: Having said that I wouldnt promote baby clubbed seal fur coats or anything else equally nasty.
    Have you heard the one about the baby seal that walked into a club? Say it out loud, it's more fun that way:/

    I have a moral problem with promoting anything unprofitable. Pay me to club seals, and you're gunna get one kick a$$ dead seal. I will promote porn, pharms, gambling, penis enlargement, etc if it is profitable. I won't break any laws to do it, but I can't think of anything that would be off limits so long as it is legal...or at least, legalish
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  • Profile picture of the author reapr
    Porn, pharmaceuticals and scams ....
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  • Profile picture of the author IMChick
    You will never go wrong if you offer a product for value. Stay away from anything illegal or on the fine line. Do not trick or cheat anyone, and do not prey on their emotions.

    Beyond that, the actual niche is a personal choice.
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  • Profile picture of the author dtendrich
    Prostitution - because I don't write copy for my competitors

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  • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
    I would refuse anything that promotes hatred, however it is cloaked.

    Adults make their own choices, but I wouldn't get into the porn biz, not on moral grounds so much as you choose your battles, and that one ain't worth it as far as I am concerned (besides being too competitive).

    I have no problem with gambling, if it is legit. I even indirectly make a little money from gambling enterprises.

    While I don't necessarily oppose others promoting certain kinds of hocus-pocus healing products (eg crystals), it is not something I would promote. Maybe there is some psychosomatic (that is, imaginary) value in some of that stuff, I don't know.

    Drugs, whether legal or illicit, I would never promote. They're all destructive and mess up people's brains in my opinion, even weed. That said, I think maybe it should all be legalized just to neuter violent criminal organizations like the ones shooting each other up on a daily basis in northern Mexico.
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    • Profile picture of the author sylviad
      If I did not believe in the product or what it does, regardless of the niche. This makes me a bit opinionated because these products might actually work. It depends on the research about that particular product or method that determines my decision. Many products based on ancient beliefs are being sold that really do not offer much or any benefit to the user.

      Where the effectiveness of the product is in question, I would not promote it.

      I would not promote things that go against my better judgment, such as:
      guns, firearms
      porn, adult
      medical, pharmaceuticals
      anything illegal or immoral

      Any subject that grosses me out. It's difficult writing that stuff.

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      • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
        Here is my criteria for promoting a product.

        1. Is it legal?
        2. Does it work?
        3. Can I promote it effectively without doing anything unethical?
        4. Is it profitable enough to promote?

        If I can answer yes to all those 4 questions, I will consider promoting the
        product.
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        • Profile picture of the author TheGraduate
          Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

          Here is my criteria for promoting a product.

          1. Is it legal?
          2. Does it work?
          3. Can I promote it effectively without doing anything unethical?
          4. Is it profitable enough to promote?

          If I can answer yes to all those 4 questions, I will consider promoting the
          product.

          Steven, you just put yourself one step closer to San Francisco bay there buddy
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      • Profile picture of the author Jessica Martinez
        I'm a Bible-believing Christian and I write marketing and sales copy for a living. I've had to turn down big projects that involved porn/erotica, gambling, alcohol, tobacco, and sleezy products that take advantage of the lesser informed people out there.

        Not taking part in these markets allows me to sleep at night knowing I'm not helping promote things that will continue to separate people from God. Just my personal opinion. Not trying to start a debate about right and wrong by any means. Those are just the things I am personally convicted about not being a part of.

        Great question.
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  • Profile picture of the author Robin Muff
    Very interesting comments here.

    Personally, I would not sell anything: illegal, immoral, indecent, porn, shoddy products, gambling, tobacco and narcotics or pharmaceuticals, witchcraft or astrology, no scams, nothing I know to be harmful. If people want those things, they will find a way to get them. They just don't have to get them from me.

    I want to be able to look anyone, male or female, of any age or background, in the eye and tell them what I sell and be proud of what I do.

    There are plenty of other ways to make money.
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  • Profile picture of the author butters
    I would love to be in the porn and gambling market, them markets are way ahead of any market out there when it comes to converting and some of the things they do on there pages are amazing. Personally I will look past the content of the site, no matter the topic. That being said, illegal things is obviously off the books but most subjects can be done morally, helpful and good for the people reading/watching. I wouldn't turn down a niche straight away, I would look at the angle it can be sold in and if it turns out to be a good angle, I ain't going to rule it out.
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  • Profile picture of the author Christophe Young
    I'm actually promoting one myself... what some of them teach is not scam. I really believe there are things you can do and say and psychological behaviour that can trigger some kind of response in the opposite sex. What's wrong with that? They definitely have some value.
    I never said all these products are scams. I simply stated what I choose not to promote.

    I spent years in the dating niche going through lots of products and even met several gurus in the community. Some were really cool and had good products, others.. not so much. Some are selling products that teach men how to trick or seduce women into bed. The tactics were rather questionable to say the least. Just not my thing.

    It's really up to you to figure out what's a good, high quality product by carefully reviewing it first. I'm assuming you do that.
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  • Profile picture of the author 2gts
    Free laptop is pretty low, diet pills with rebill is bad, penis enlargement pills are even worse... but the most villain of all.... Colon Cleanse! Convincing people to inject stuff in their rear to solve all their health problem is pretty wrong.
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    • Profile picture of the author thebitbotdotcom
      Originally Posted by dave147 View Post

      Porn, drugs, gambling, scams, rubbish products,
      Originally Posted by 2gts View Post

      Free laptop is pretty low, diet pills with rebill is bad, penis enlargement pills are even worse... but the most villain of all.... Colon Cleanse! Convincing people to inject stuff in their rear to solve all their health problem is pretty wrong.
      Agreed.

      Man that colon comment was funny...
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    • Profile picture of the author NicheHunter
      Originally Posted by 2gts View Post

      Free laptop is pretty low, diet pills with rebill is bad, penis enlargement pills are even worse... but the most villain of all.... Colon Cleanse! Convincing people to inject stuff in their rear to solve all their health problem is pretty wrong.
      Actually 2gts,

      I have been in the medical field for over 30 years and the colon <the small intestine> is the place that most diseases start to manifest. While I know that some of the products are crap <pun intended> there is a lot to be said about a healthy colon and living a long life. Hence the reason for a high fiber diet.

      Gary
      p.s. sorry about the nursing rant. I just cant help myself sometimes. LOL
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      • Profile picture of the author Silas Hart
        Originally Posted by NicheHunter View Post

        Actually 2gts,

        I have been in the medical field for over 30 years and the colon <the small intestine> is the place that most diseases start to manifest. While I know that some of the products are crap <pun intended> there is a lot to be said about a healthy colon and living a long life. Hence the reason for a high fiber diet.

        Gary
        p.s. sorry about the nursing rant. I just cant help myself sometimes. LOL
        This RN agrees.
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  • Profile picture of the author DogScout
    I don't even like the lotto, because it is tax for the poor in disguise. But in general, I like Wag's answer, pretty well sums it up nicely and lets one sleep at night.
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  • Profile picture of the author gravtex
    I don't have a problem with those who do (I'm a libertarian after all) but the ones I choose not to work with are:

    warez / downloads
    racist / hate
    religious of any type
    political
    smoking

    I shy away from MLM as well these days, but I can't say I won't work with them since I've been hired as a consultant for those companies in the past and have happily cashed their checks.

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  • Profile picture of the author DrewG
    Payday loans
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  • Profile picture of the author tylerdrun
    i won't promote low value products, farmville/mafia wars blah blah game products. Do you call them worthy? Just a waste of time.
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  • Profile picture of the author GarrieWilson
    Morals have nothing to do with what I promote or sell. If it's legal or not does. And if I would want my grandmother to know.
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  • Profile picture of the author Tomwood
    I am very please I started this thread there are some very interesting answers. The most surprising for me is tylerdrun's I won't promote farmville...

    Although I don't play myself I see no harm in it everyone has to relax somehow. In fact I belief from the little I have been told that the game has a fundamental moral principle built into it.

    You build your farm by helping others build theirs in this way it promotes both team work and the metaphysical law "you reap what you sow" this can not be a bad thing.

    My wife plays farmville and I keep saying to her start a blog about it, join all the groups and then when you get a few visitors do reviews on the clickbank farmville products or put in an Amazon link.

    I thought it would be an easy way for her to make a few pounds via facebook but she's not interested.
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  • Profile picture of the author Dennis Gaskill
    I won't promote:

    - do-it-yourself lobotomy kits
    - nuclear waste
    - leaky bedpans
    - plastic fruit (it doesn't even taste good, it can't be healthy for you)
    - natural disasters
    - toe jam (that can't taste good, even on English Muffins)
    - two story outhouses

    I also wouldn't promote indifference, although not for moral reasons. The market is just too saturated.

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  • Profile picture of the author Kella Bella
    For me anything illegal or to me just plain immoral such as child pornography or bestiality comes to mind. I agree too with anything bigoted toward any group of people. I would not want my business name associated with that kind of stuff.
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  • Profile picture of the author armadin
    I will not promote any products that degrade people in any way or those that are utterly religious. I have no problem with motivational books citing certain passages from scripture but promoting a book that tells people they will go to hell if they don't repent is out of the question for me as well as any other books which contain dogmatic principles, I am very liberal and I believe that the moral compass I was born with is the only one I need to follow.
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  • Profile picture of the author simonjwarner
    My critria for promoting a product is-

    Would I buy it?

    Simples!

    If I wouldn't buy it then why should I promote it?
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  • Profile picture of the author MisterMunch
    I would not promote or give tips related to cancer or other decieses. I am no doctor, and while mesothelioma is a hot adsense word, I will not touch it.

    I also have a problem promoting guns. I know you americans love your guns, but to me it is the same as giving out advice on how to make a bomb. Will not do that either.
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  • Profile picture of the author yommys01
    Porn, pennis enlargement, tatto ( can do tatto removal ) and every sexual related niches.
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    • Profile picture of the author JohnMcCabe
      I can't think of anything I'd avoid on purely moral grounds. Legal, yes; moral, no.

      On the other hand, I can think of a lot of things I won't promote purely because they offend my sensibilities. Just about all of them can be found in earlier posts in this thread.
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    • Profile picture of the author Silas Hart
      There isn't much.

      I sell sex toys, so some would say I work in porn, I don't care but I LOVE it. I seriously hope Iowa legalizes online gambling, I'll find a way to make a buck or two, trust me - even if its a "kill a spouses internet gambling addiction" eBook. I'd promote prostitution if I knew a way that wouldn't get me in trouble, mostly because I don't feel there is anything wrong with it aside from the spread of diseases.

      Aside from crap like child porn, animal sex, rape, there isn't much I wouldn't promote or get involved with. One main thing I will NEVER EVER promote is the selling of Christian related products to anyone. Plus, it's just as competitive as stuff like gambling and porn. I'll let others make their money from that market.
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  • Profile picture of the author ebizman87
    My answer: PORN

    Why: I was brought up in a culture where matters such as SEX and PORN are still a TABOO in my community.
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  • Profile picture of the author deu12000
    As long as it's legal I'll do it. Even things that are in legal grey areas (that's where a lot of money is hiding). The only niche I have avoided is porn and that's because I don't want my name associated with it. I don't have anything against it though.

    I also won't sell products that I personally don't think are worth it. If I don't like the product I'm not going to sell it.
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    • Profile picture of the author pink sapphire
      Pharmaceuticals is the main niche that I avoid absolutely, because I disagree with the ethics of the companies involved.

      Within other niches, I won't promote products that are scammy, or that I wouldn't buy/use myself (assuming I was in the market for that product). Most niches have what I consider to be ethical and unethical merchants, so I avoid those that feel 'off' to me. I also avoid health-related niches that deal with very serious problems, or anything that I'm clueless about (eg. I might write about acne, which I've had personal experience with, but not cancer).

      And more generally, I avoid niches that bore me. Since I can make money writing about things that interest me, I've come to the conclusion that life's just too short to bother with those that don't.
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  • Profile picture of the author Chris Worner
    Obviously if you live in a bible belt state in the United States adult oriented niches may well be problematic social wise, but what I dont understand is the aversion to promoting things like sex toys which are meant to enhance the experience of both partners such as vibrating cock ring's etc.

    I also concur with Steven Wagenheim.


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  • Profile picture of the author Deepak Media
    I would not promote MBA programs!

    A guy called me up one day and he said he was a recruitment manager of a business school. I can't go deep about how he knew me... but you know what he said?

    He will pay me Rs.20,000 (Around $450) for each person I refer to his business school (which is stupid one of course) !

    I was shocked to witness affiliate marketing for the first time in the offline world!
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  • Profile picture of the author Simons
    The individual product is more important than the niche, overall.

    My 8 Checkpoints before buying a product (applies to any niche)

    1) Is it safe for the general public
    2) Non offensive in any way to anyone (dont presume your buyers)
    3) Preferably tried the product, bought yourself, or recommended from trusted sources
    4) Nothing Scammy, pyramid schemes, scam MLM etc
    5) HAS TO ADD VALUE (no miracle cures, but known 'natural' cures are ok)
    6) Product cant have definite side affects amongst certain people. (dont add to the problem)
    7) Does the product owner/distributor have a work address
    8) Are product owner/distributor already selling to reputable distributors
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    • Profile picture of the author Steven Wagenheim
      Originally Posted by Simons View Post

      My 8 Checkpoints before buying a product (applies to any niche)

      2) Non offensive in any way to anyone (dont presume your buyers)
      Doesn't work, can't work, will never work.

      Something is always going to be offensive to somebody.

      Take sex toys. For as many people who are offended by them, there is a
      HUGE market of people who are in NO way offended.

      Go on...try to find one product that isn't going to be upsetting to at least
      one person in this world.

      Will NEVER happen as long as we are all individuals.
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      • Profile picture of the author Soapyshoe
        Originally Posted by Steven Wagenheim View Post

        Doesn't work, can't work, will never work.

        Something is always going to be offensive to somebody.

        Take sex toys. For as many people who are offended by them, there is a
        HUGE market of people who are in NO way offended.

        Go on...try to find one product that isn't going to be upsetting to at least
        one person in this world.

        Will NEVER happen as long as we are all individuals.
        If you try to please everyone, you will please no one.

        Unless you are Lady GaGa.

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  • Profile picture of the author Revolves
    I won't promote anything that I wouldn't recommend to a friend. If it's in a niche that I have no knowledge about, then I'll research as if I'm doing it for a friend in need.

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  • Profile picture of the author Soapyshoe
    Originally Posted by Tomwood View Post

    what niches would you refuse to promote even it guaranteed fabulous profits with little effort.

    Some marketers won't enter various markets on religious or moral grounds some of the niches warriors have told me can't promote include witchcraft astrology adult niches (not porn) and gambling.

    I myself would not promote anything that rips people off with shoddy good or services, anything illegal or racist.

    Which niches would you refuse to promote no matter how profitable it was and how desperate you were?
    The make-your-weenie-larger niche?
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  • Profile picture of the author andybeveridge
    If you feel that you couldn't open up a shop on your high st and sell the product, then why the hell are you selling it on the www?

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  • Profile picture of the author Sylvia Meier
    I don't think there is one out there that I wouldn't promote on moral grounds.

    I'm with Steven on this one with his checklist.

    I look at it, that if it's legal and doesn't bother me to promote, why the heck not. I'm very open and hey, you never know what you may find out in some of the taboo, more out there niches. Life is a learning experience, and if I can learn something from promoting something out of the norm, I'm game.

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  • Profile picture of the author HorseStall
    I'll expand my answer to also include: I would also not deal with AdWare, distribution of malware/viruses or promoting cracked versions of software regardless of profitability
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  • Profile picture of the author BobJutsu
    I'm actually promoting one myself... what some of them teach is not scam. I really believe there are things you can do and say and psychological behaviour that can trigger some kind of response in the opposite sex. What's wrong with that? They definitely have some value.
    Originally Posted by butters View Post

    Which came to my mind straight away was, why would you want to use forms of hypnosis on a girl apart from wanting to sleep with her... Lets be honest, you aint going to start a relationship with it are you, thats what comes to my mind anyway :p.
    Psychology doesn't instantly translate to hypnosis. Knowing what is subconsciously attractive to the opposite sex is in no way dishonest. In fact, I would say that the folks who take the time to learn that are probably better partners, as well as better lovers...and guaranteed they get better punanny.

    To be clear, I'm defending the idea, not any specific products here.
    That may well be true except it has nothing to do with my post... The guy made a reference about hypnosis, not the deeper understanding how the subconscious works.
    He did not make a reference to hypnosis, he made a reference to psychology, and you called it hypnosis.
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  • Profile picture of the author Rounded
    I am looking for a niche right now and skipped the penis enlargement scams once I realized they are. I wouldn't stand the feeling of selling such crap that risk one's health in addition to the fact that it's useless.
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  • Profile picture of the author Venturetothetop
    If:

    it's legal
    there is a chance of making a profit
    and of course it's an interesting challenge

    i will consider it.

    What I will not consider is profiting from the death of somebody like all these Micheal Jackson haters etc.... That is where I clearly draw the line, let people rest in peace...
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    • Profile picture of the author Blue999
      Personally I would never promote any of those make money quick quasi-scams like 'data entry jobs' or paid surveys. Although some people might argue that it is possible to make money in this way I believe the copy is deliberately misleading and preys on people in the most desperate situations.

      My rule of thumb is if it's deceptive, takes advantage of the less fortunate or gains directly from another person's loss I wouldn't sell it. For me this means gambling, russian brides and some types of porn.
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      • Profile picture of the author Eric Johnson
        Penis Enlargement, PORN, FOREX, anything to do with Witchcraft or the occult as I'm a christian.

        That's about it I think.
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  • Profile picture of the author aandersen
    i am really surprised the amount of people that are against porn. to each is own i guess. i just never realized so many people found porn immoral.


    for me the #1 is anything that you should be seeing a doctor about. i couldnt sleep at night thinking some one bought an ebook from me instead of seeking medical attention when they needed it
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    • Profile picture of the author Ram
      I pretty much agree with Steven's list. We try to stay away from things that are too obviously destined for federal scrutiny like magic potions, pills and lotions. We don't do porn because we don't the company associated with it - we might like to sell one day and that could be a stumbling block.

      But moral grounds? No, not really. Some in my company may disagree - I haven't asked because I own the joint and my standards apply- but I see nothing wrong with gambling, tobacco, booze, etc. Adults get to make their own choices.

      And that includes marketers, who can choose to promote something or not for any reason they like.
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    • Profile picture of the author thunderbird
      Originally Posted by aandersen View Post

      i am really surprised the amount of people that are against porn.
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      Basically if something offends a some people, that is something to consider, irrespective of what one's own sensibilities are or aren't. I mean you wouldn't take a baked pork pie to a Bat Mitzvah.
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    Internet marketing.
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  • Profile picture of the author NikkiG
    Hmmm, well I don't avoid any niches but my rule is that I don't promote what I don't buy, read / use and find value in.

    So that rules out a few things by default...like penis enlargement...
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