(Editor’s Note: This is the first in a series updating how several popular affiliate programs work — and pay. Even with all the fee changes afoot at eBay, there’s still a way to keep making money at the auction giant that doesn’t necessarily tie into listing fees and such — …

EBay sellers are calling for a strike in the wake of changes made to the fee structure and feedback system. Skeptics say it will have little impact. More: continued here

EBay Ditches Negative Buyer CommentsPC World –4 hours agoBeginning in May, unfavorable experiences with problematic buyers will go unnoticed as eBay eliminates the ability for sellers to leave negative feedback on … More: continued here

Ex-case supervisor charged with welfare fraudMuncie Star Press, IN –2 hours agoIn February 2007, authorities allege, after receiving $35936 in the form of food stamps and cash benefits, Stanton took steps to close out the bogus Hunter …Ex-welfare case supervisor charged with fraud in Henry CountyMuncie Star PressFormer FSSA welfare cae manager …

On January 29, online auctioneer eBay unveiled plans to revamp the fees it charges sellers, reduce fraud and increase the volume of transactions. It’s the first move by CEO-elect John Donahoe, who will take over the reins of eBay on March 31 in the wake of long-time CEO Meg Whitman’s …

Online auction site eBay says it will stop sellers from leaving negative comments about buyers. More: continued here

A former state welfare case supervisor is facing charges of defrauding the government of $35,936 in food stamps and other benefits. More: continued here

New York Times Blogs Putting a Stamp on the New Year (Rats Are Optional)New York Times Blogs, NY –5 hours agoLee The festive red lantern design by a Chinatown-born artist that will be used on a United States postage stamp. (Image: Kam Mak) To honor a new Chinese … More: continued here

NZ Post issues stamps to celebrate Chinese Year of RatXinhua, China –1 hour ago7 (Xinhua) — Rat will feature on the latest range of New Zealand stamps as the New Zealand Post celebrates the "Year of the Rat" for the Chinese New Year, … More: continued here

Stamp Vending EndsWSLS.com, VA –4 hours agoBy Candice Nelson At the end of this month, you won’t be able to buy stamps at the vending machines in the post offices. The US Postal Service is phasing … More: continued here