Jon's a moron -- and I don't even write or sell these things. Nah, not a moron: an asshole loser who wants to spend time screwing others rather than add value to the world himself.
Yeah, a lot of ebooks are regurgitated CRAP. You can find the info in forums and blogs? You bet -- go do all the research and you can get it, free.
Sometimes I do that research, and sometimes I buy an ebook because I like the author, or he has a different point of view. So why shouldn't I pay him for his opinion, for the time it took him to research, write, and market the information I want? You don't want to buy it? THEN DON'T. But don't fuck ME over by removing the information I want from the market, or by making the market unprofitable so no one will create the material for me.
You want better material out there, Jon? THEN WRITE IT. Then see how frustrating it is that some jerkwad doesn't just give it a bad review, but makes sure you don't make a penny. "Super Affiliate Marketing Blog"? No way, man: "Crybaby Who Adds No Value" is more like it. That's the last time I EVER go to Jon's blog. He has just proven that his opinion isn't worth reading.