An interesting interjection would be that Procricket was very vocal as were others in saying that Instinct had over priced their bats when they launched as a forum sponsor. I would have thought that having never seen one or knowing anyone that had used one no one would be entitled to comment about the brand but plenty did.
Surely the point of a public forum is to allow opinions to be aired, some will be shot down, others be proved right, the majority will not matter...
I see no problem in fair comment on the problems with the bats sold as part of the offer as long they are fair and balanced.
What seems to be happening is that personal issues are taking over, that will end in tears.