As i said, i`m not serious referrer so it`s possible that i mistake. I know several ways to increase the referrals but the most part of them is good for various bloggers, reviewers, etc. I`m not some of them and i don`t like to spam hidden referral link, so i have only referrals that can ask any question and get fair answer from me. And they thanks me in such a way.
I understand what you're saying and that's really one of the ways to gain those good referrals. Especially if you're a good writer and the blog that you've written is helpful to them and you've attached the referral link onto that article or blog that you've written.And as you gain them, you're also building a network and making a community out of them, that's a good idea and if you're consistent with that then congratulations to you.
They are my friends, or friends of my friends. Less than 10% saw my referral link in online And always it was their own decision to ask referral link without any payback. And i don`t care if someone would stop gambling - i just continue answer their questions and tell what new i`ve known. But such way is rare enough i think.