i don't know if paid one way linking is a good idea. is it really?

Whether you like affiliates or not, they are a driving force behind traffic to many successful sites. As far as affiliate in forums I think its ok too. Not all affiliates though. Only the affiliates who understand contributing to forums in a positive way increases traffic to their site and boost credibility as well as benefiting the forum.

Affiliates get my vote, only the good ones at least. The rest… they suck, AND, they ruin it for other affiliates.

Sure as long as its from related sites to your topic. Don't forsake link exchange but stay on topic. With very little content you have to be extra careful, and maybe go the extra mile with one way linking to get you to the top.

i think they are using fake traffic.. no real real visitors, just a bunch of unique ip's swarming on you site.