I personally, and I suggest that everyone else on this site, value your contributions AS A RIDGELINE OWNER - PERIOD. The fact that you also happen to work for a dealership and hence have some contact with AHM has not at all been apparent or significant to your participation in and contributions to this site and its member owners or prospective owners. You have never represented yourself to be any different than any other Ridgeline owner. You have never used your position as an employee to seek or offer any special consideration from or to members. I firmly do not believe that you ever have or ever would "compromise" your dealership, much less interfere with another dealership. It is only very recently that I learned of where you worked and it was only mentioned as a side comment as many of us have mentioned where we work or what we do. I did get a clear message that you were very proud of doing what you do and that you hold the dealership where you work and AHM in the highest regard. Boy, do I ever wish that I could say that about the company that I just resigned from for exactly the opposite reason!
Your participation in and contributions to this site are very important to me, and I am sure that it is safe to say, all of the other members of this great ROC site. Your contributions as a Ridgeline owner have significantly added not only to the information and subject matter of postings, but to the fun and excitement of the entire ROC site as well. Your participation as a Ridgeline owner influenced my purchase decision and also has significantly added to my Ridgeline ownership experience. I am sure that I am not alone. Note that my purchase decision was made long before you mentioned or I had any idea about your occupation. I believe that it is really great that you, as an employee, believe in and are so excited about a product that your company sells. What better testimonial can one make? Someone that remains passionate about major new product from their employer in spite of having their share of new product issues and being able to see things from the inside says quite a lot. Your employer and AHM should put you on a pedestal as an example for others to follow. They can also squash and destroy something that is very special and is also very beneficial to them in ways that they can not quantify.
Regretfully, I respect your decision. If you have been asked to stop participating, while I strongly disagree with them, you have to do what is best for you and your family. God knows that I and others will miss you. I hope that we can still keep in touch.
God bless you and your fine family.
I wish you the best!
Bruce