It is NOT a place for kilt companies to get free advertising at Hank's expense! That's cheap and lazy!!!
I dunno Jimmy, I rather saw those forums as being of benefit to members here, to learn more about various kilts and kiltmakers and to share experiences after having bought such a kilt.

I understand the reasons for the forums to be merged, but I didn't see it as cheap and lazy for anyone.
Just my tuppence worth!