@TheGoalNet I'm going to chalk it up to perhaps a poor choice of words on your part. I don't think the one's "integrity" or "ethics" are necessarily questionable because they wear a certain brand of gear.
I can say proof positive that my integrity and ethics are well intact despite the fact that I wear Simmons gear. I was first introduced to Simmons when I bought a used set of pads in 2007. I later had Simmons build me some gloves and it was my experience with Mark and Rick (not to mention that I am not made of money) that brought me back there a few months ago when I was ready get more new stuff.
Imagine...I joined this forum yesterday and the first post I read was your harsh diatribe and faux outrage over Simmons, Battram et al. Kids go to school without a proper breakfast and we are concerned with this?
I certainly hope your ethics and integrity carry over to the arts and entertainment industry and you have also never illegally downloaded music, movies, and the like.