Pausing this thread for now.
I think we need to remember when critiquing both yoyos and companies that there are real people behind them - both people who are creating and people who are enthusiasts about a brand - broad comments without pointed arguments or specifics are just going to be taken personally and not sure what purpose they are trying to serve besides making people upset about something they care about.
If anyone feels they want to share something else in the thread let me know - but for now I think its a good place to pause the thread.