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The desire to grow might lead a host to take actions that are not moral. A host has to keep in mind that taking these shortcuts are short-term solutions. Any misdeeds will either backfire or not help in the long-term. Do not use music without the owner's permission to use it as a show's intro music. Don't try to create fake download numbers to get a podcast on Apple's top 200 list. Do Not ask personal questions on a survey that could lead to losing listeners.