Thanks Wayne; actually I was thinking more along the lines of audio and what to do regarding offering an opinion of someones gear who may have a personal connection to us. If the gear is resoundingly not so fine and everyone knows that; you are putting a personal reputation on the line of you support that less than stellar piece with a positive review from yourself. Thats the connundrum I am interested in. In life I always support my friends regardless; loyalty is very important to me.