You can't disclude the press. What other more expansive vehicule is there? You aren't the first to deal with this issue.
If you reached out to P.R. firms you'd have a great chance at getting your 'voice' out-there as well as a team to deal with the misinformation for you.
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Have you posted on other ppl's threads yet? You should :) A lot of ppl are away for the holidays as well. Not everyone can log in where they are.
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Do you have fans blowing on them? Damagoman saved me when he told me that the fan creates tiny fractures in the stem. It ultimately strengthens it to support the forthcoming weight.