I have only met Ian a couple of times, I have not as far as i can remember ever had a bad review in froots or southern rag. I did not read froots apart from very occasionally so I will not miss it particularly.   I have respect for anyone that organises or runs festivals, folk clubs music magazines, folk record companies etc. they are all people that are positive
I never make judgements of people based on what they may or may not have said on the internet, that includes posters on this thread.
I was not aware that Ian had already received a Gold Badge, but I am pleased that it happened