Happy that there is discussion as to the positives and negatives of the hobby.
I have not had a problem to date with suppliers and was not aware of these side issues though it is better to be prepared / forewarned. Hate it when you get sideswiped when you are the last to know.
My experience has been on this forum (have never been involved in one before) that it is a wholly positive experience and would prefer if that continues. Self moderation is better than a type of censorship I believe.
Just consider it lucky to have struck a great forum first time. Man after the issues that I get in my day to day job (maybe not the only one) this is just a hobby that Im passionate about and can get lost in, stuffing about. No pressure, love it.