Hi Darren,
I see replies more as a boost to the maker, especially where British Stuff is concerned. Sort of encouragement, yes we like it can we have more

or vise versa if that's the case.
All too often, no one says anything which isn't any encouragement to anyone
Figuers especially are a risky business, will they be liked, sell enough to make the effort/cost worthwhile, certainly this is so from from the AM point of view. What would you think if you released a product and silence prevailed?
My thoughts anyway.
Al