Jerry-
You make a valid point. Even though a lot of us are affliated with ON we do value many of the other products and supplements out there. But, let me just say this-
I have been training in elite athletics since I was about the age of 12. When I began bodybuilding, I had the most luck with ON products. I approached them due to the fact that their products have aided me in my pursuits in such a positive fashion. I would never endorse something that I didn't believe in, simple as that.
I feel there are some other brands out there (which will go nameless) that simply utilize the names of star athletes and other marketing tactics to sell their other wise over-priced and non-functional products. Granted, this is my experience and lack of results in the past with these types of products and brands.
Hopefully that clears things up a little and puts things in a different light. I have been a lover and user of ABB and ON forever!
ON/ABB Athlete
www.optimumnutrition.com
www.americanbodybuilding.com
www.danielstevens.net