Depends on whats being said...people need to be responsible for their own actions as well as their mouth. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, as the gym owner is entitled to not have to put up with some goof talking shit in his place of business...
Bob, I have been lucky enough to talk with you at various expos , about the "business of BB". While we may not agree on every aspect,it is obvious we both have a passion for BB.
The difference between you , me and most fans is that YOU are "active in the BB industry".
You have to be a lot more practical and deal with the reality of the scene in BB, as it currenly exists.
For example, while it is "ideal"( from a legal,PR view) for the sport to be drug tested, the majority in the sport are 100% against that.
I like your idea to simply try to increase number of fans who attend events. Do that, and you get more ad sales, etc.