This is not a democratic society, it is a privately owned forum. That being said, it is a privately owned forum that protects freedom of speech and encourages libertarian ideals amongst its members. As a result of the freedom of speech that is guaranteed here, vendors are entitled to discuss anything they wish within the confines of the Vendor Roundtable - including an informal "blacklist" - as long as it does not compromise the security of any individual. Libertas