In the same vein as Eric's post,Ian, shouldn't the parts build quality and fit be the only factor in determining your recommendations?

What would be the case had AC been the one to sponsor GOX or GONE and contribute to maintaining this site? Even though you feel they are an inferior alternative you probably still wouldn't recommend them would you ?

After reading your post and SLR's post you didn't follow up his comments with a responce to the issue of the allignment. It might be helpfull since that was a major factor in this discussion if you could clarify that issue.