In what world would the fact you pay make your discussions more rational than someone that doesn’t? Oddly elitist.
As even you point out, there were dissenting voices from VIP users too. So, you’ve managed to wall out all the free users’ opinions but end up with the same experience?
Now, this is a good idea if you look at it from a good faith perspective; VIP is a paid subscription, there should be benefits. VIPs’ own section seems like a fair one to expect.