Quote Originally Posted by Jon View Post
I am not a member of the bbka myself so they are not my fellow members but I do consider the executive shot itself in the foot with the pesticide sponsorship deal.
I don't think it was done in bad faith or that it involved backhanders as some like to imply.
It just did not sit easy with a lot of people - linking pesticide manufacturers with a hobby based around the welfare of a hive full of bees.
It did, and does, tie the mouths of the recipients.