been around long enough to see the spectrum of affiliate networks, and honestly the biggest myth is that all of them are flaky about payments. Sure, some are notorious for dragging their feet or stiffing you when you need your money. But I've found a handful that are solid as a rock, always come thru on the pay cycle no matter what. The tricky part is peeling back the hype and actually digging into real user experiences, not just shiny promises on their sales pages. It's a small world in this game, and the real MVPs tend to keep their word. Curious if anyone's got recent wins with networks that actually pay up without the drama. Because, cash flow is king and I'd rather focus on growing than chasing payments.