Well, I've been keeping quiet, trying to do my own research and come to an unbiased opinion. Frankly, as it stands right now, I can't argue with the data I've been reading.
I've been with V4L almost since the beginning of the new forum. Anyone who knows me, knows that I've been as loyal as an old hunting dog. But, this isn't the first time I've felt a sting of disappointment in the past few weeks/months. I was hoping it was a temporary "hump", but I don't think so. It's starting to feel more like a steady diet of deception and greed.
I would, in the past, typically defend V4L or say nothing, hoping things like this would work themselves out. But, now, that seems counter-productive. And, it really hurts me to feel this way about a company to which I've been so very devoted. I really don't think I'd feel this strongly if someone from V4L would have simply responded to some of these questions and concerns. Nothing asked seemed unreasonable to me. But, as pointed out in more than one post, since not one person from V4L has bothered to respond, that in itself sends a negative message.
I'm not saying I will never trust them again, but I am saying it would take some honest explanations before I would consider having faith in some of the products. I look at it this way, if a company will "gouge" or deceive me with one product, how can I have faith in other products? Speaking for myself ...I can't.