"I believe having a company rep for so long on HC was diabolical and extremely unethical"
Agree.
I made a similar point some than two years ago.
It was difficult to understand the logic behind paying a person to act as liaison on a stock discussion forum.
I recall that in one post, that was put to me by the CGB rep, he asked me (because he and a member of the BOD wanted to know) why I use the emoji at the end of my posts. Seriously?
I was amazed - who would be interested in such a silly, thoroughly pointless fact?
Whatever your position on CGB - I encourage everyone to read this post by @Madmin a great post for all to read from time to time and when you lose your way on HC. Brings together some of my favourite topics - HappyCats + not falling in love with a stock + squabbling on HC.