It would appear the thread about commissions and idndoguy has got lost in the clean up.
I would think the commission issue and the way it's obtained would be a surprise to many that seek advice on groups like this,.... I would doubt that many would agree that 30% commission is a reasonable amount.
Also I would doubt the average tourist that believes they have made friends with a Balinese and invites them into a restaurant to have A drink and maybe a meal, that so-called friend's getting a commission also.
It's well a good that many of us know the pitfalls and how to avoid them, BUT are we not on here to help others?
We've a fraud on this group (indoguy) touting a particular driver, pushing tours to particular areas that are well known to some of us for there high commissions,... advice like don't buy when with the driver, return the following day and make your purchase, does little to help a person staying at Nusa Dua or Kuta that has gone with a driver on the Mas Ubud tour.,.. unless that person can hire and drive a car back to those places.