I'd like to point out that two distinctly separate issues are at risk of conflation here.

The philosophy of tweaking will have adherents and detractors, personally I think Erwin has received far too much criticism for his innovative efforts to bring us a solution which Meridian promised, and took a very long time to deliver. Great that we now have the official release, and also great that we have creative thinkers like Erwin and George Mills.

The issue of Meridian's relationship with this forum is a different matter for discussion, and it's worth remembering that the (unpopular) "Dealer only" route of contact was well established prior to Erwin's work, so let's not rewrite history to make Erwin out as the bad guy who brought the whole show down. That is simply not the case.

As an aside, I didn't sign, nor was I required to sign, a contract or disclaimer when I bought my Meridian equipment to state that I'd maintain the products in the same condition as supplied. I view it as my decision whether I modify it or not, and in whatever manner I choose. Unless we have some firm legal footing on the matter, I think this subject is one for personal opinion only, however strongly held that opinion may be.

Cheers

George