The only good argument I've seen for it is 1. It's a chainsaw (broad stroke statement, no specifics) and 2. I want the attention. ( I want the most advertising exposure for free)
If someone wants to spend the money to get a saw modified they will find the modded work saw forum as there is no doubt there are people are confident their is enough people interested in it to make it a topic. But on the other hand they are saying that there won't be enough interest and the topic will die a slow death, which is it? I agree that anytime money changes hands whomever is involved, not just Brad, but anyone it becomes a business, it is no longer a hobby. When you become a sponsor, you are promoting a business, not a hobby.
Prolly 85% (just a guess) involve one modder. That's kind of sad in a way, because I'm sure they all have different methods, techniques etc. It's obvious they are getting enough business to make them happy without the exposure.
It's nothing personal, if they have a forum dedicated to the craft of modding saws use it. I plan on having my new 460 ported once wood season slows down and I can part with the saw, just to try one. You can bet I'll take a log and time a cut before it leaves and keep the exact same piece of wood and try it when it comes back to see what the gains are. Hopefully it will be significantly faster. If not no biggie, the modder won't hear one ##### or complaint, I went in with both eyes open.
My intent is not to push it off into a corner where it will disappear, but to plant a seed that will grow to be a productive forum with no or very little distraction to the posters.