I shall do my best.
OP is concerned that people may be recommending bass equipment when they are, in fact, benefitting from these recommendations.
Others are unconvinced that this either happens, or is a problem if it does.
Some would like to benefit from bass equipment manufacturers by recommending gear (tongue-in-cheek mostly).
I'm concerned about invisible moderators.
Ricky 4000 is incontinent. 🚱
I hope that this is a fair & accurate summary.