Having started using CIU again recently after a long lay off I've noticed a new bee in everyone's bonnet.
The Ionics/Brodex saga. There seems to be an issue regarding Ironics financial contributions to the forum being used as a silencer to there critics. What next CIU are you gonna ban any one who discusses DIY systems and how to make there own kit?
IMO this is wrong and will alienate many members. There is some forums out there CIU ready and willing to take your members at the drop of a hat and you will have a shorten list of paying sponsors if your active members list drops dramatically.
A suggestion is like Alex Gardiner, the companies defend there products and service on here under an official membership. Alex has had loads of praise in the time I've been a member but also a lot of stick. But when this has happened he has defended his rep and 99% of the time cleared up and discrepancies.
I don't see why Ionics, Brodex and a like dont open accounts and do the same. If they are worth there weight then they will satisfy there critics.
Just something I've seen else where done very well.