1. 2 reasons, first, I was comfortable with the SPAMming however the offers I was making money with just felt a bit unethical for me. Second, my girlfriend at the time sabotaged my life, long story, its hard to be productive when someone is trying to destroy it.
Sometimes I do consider cleaning my lists and picking it back up.
2. With it being SPAM, not your own warm list, conversion is quite low, probably lower than a 1% conversion. It was probably making around $1000 for an hours work. I wasn't working every hour, i would craft the email, send it out and then spend the next few days watching the commissions coming in. Again, it really depends on how many emails you can get out over a span of time. You also have to give some time for people to open them.
1. Entirely your call. There is of course limits depending on the affiliate programs you decide to use and how they pay you.
2. Again, entirely up to you. I'd say yes, but I would also not let it stop you getting started if price is an issue.
3. If it makes it difficult, no.
If money is an issue just get started and improve your set up (make it more anonymous as you make money.
You are welcome! I am happy I can offer some insight. Happy Halloween to you too!