Should mods be allowed to recommend certain vendors. I think this is unacceptable and should be addressed.
I think it opens up corruption and an unfair playing field. Vendors would be able to approach mods and offer bribes or other incentives for them plugging vendors names and promoting their products
Neutral towards vendors? We are neutral towards vendors in the sense that anyone can post here if they follow the rules.
If you're saying we're not allowed to have favorites, I don't agree with your position. We were subscribers before we were mods and we chose to volunteer our time here because of our love and commitment to this community. Should we not be allowed to participate in the community we love and helped to build?
Our recommendations and preferences do not interfere with the function of this subreddit. I see nothing wrong with having favorites.