Alex, you definitely have a valid point and I am sure no one here would want to restrict you in making your point. Dom is just trying to manage the discussion here so that we have a mature and meaningful discussion instead of an open for all. You have been around for a long time and know what I mean.
Many companies/operators across various verticals which allow one affiliate or a handful of affiliates to use TM names in the domain and also bid on the brand. Affiliates will have no control on the policies of these companies, though they can influence it in some ways. I guess raising this issue with the respective brands would yield better results.
Welcome to CAP, Marc.