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		bpicolo on Jan 20, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Microsoft paying YouTubers for Xbox One mentions That's not uncommon with marketing agreements at all.

Ogre on Jan 20, 2014 | [–]

Maybe it's not uncommon, but it is against FTC guidelines. (I claim that because it's in the article too)

I don't know if being "against FTC guidelines" is equivalent to "illegal" or not. But let's hope so.

BugBrother on Jan 20, 2014 | [–]

You see no problem with a secret marketing agreement? (A bunch of years ago, astroturfing used to be shocking news.)

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