So a program with a referral system is trash?

You must not know much about affiliate marketing. Just because you lack understanding on a matter it does not make it trash. You don't know the difference between a MLM scheme or affiliate marketing offer. Google it.

It is not a pyramid scheme. And my referrals are all earning profit, so I don't think they are hurt to be honest. They are definitely happy.

Learn a little bit more before ranting out of ignorance, and you can downvote. I don't take Steemit too seriously to actually care to be honest :)