Comment by donohoe

But the editors are isolated from the commercial side.

Regardless of what they pick, they do not manage the affiliate links. Thats an entirely different process.

>> That's not really true when the same person who writes the reviews is the one trying to solicit kickbacks in the background

No. The person doing the review has no insight or commission on any affiliate income.

Whether you like the NYT or not, their coverage and reviews are made to the best of the abilities, and while mistakes happen, the writers are not trying to nickle and dime you.