The thing that bothers me about the article is that CNN makes the practice seem like something that is not even morally questionable at all. I understand remaining neutral or whatever, but they could have at least mentioned new businesses that are trying to get a presence on the web, businesses that have to pay far more than they should just to get a name from someone who is providing no content at all.

The real problem is the idiots out there who actually click on the links on these sites. If not for them, this practice would not be possible.