As an extension of a Gear section, perhaps vendors could be asked to particiapte there. It would be a chance for them to be a bit more intrusive without violating forum rules in the other sections. Perhaps they could even sponsor "permanent" threads or subsections where a soft sell approach would be tolerated. If they were smart, they would have support staff monitor their threads for comment or input. But it would have to be tasteful and not become a second support tool or mouth piece for the vendors or we simply would abandon the concept. But it could be an interesting way to develop a dialog between ETS members and the manufacturers and sellers of the gear we use.