I think "promote" is the issue here. Had the posts been a bat review interchanged with comments elsewhere then nobody would of minded. However the first 2 posts were pretty much plugs for a little known brand (in the UK no offence) which is highly unusual and prompted the action we took. It's been further compounded by the brand jumping onto CBF to defend his client/brand. To me this looks dodgy, even if it isn't.
I'm going to lock this thread.
Vivid Green - please go through the sponsor channels if you wish to have a presence on this forum.
LeeClarkson - apology accepted, have a look around the forum, post a bat review and get involved.
Lazza32 or anybody else. Happy for you to post a new topic on your thoughts about brands not on here but mentioned.