It seems that you have asked or implied many questions here while you have indicated a short position.
I don't need to check the welders forum regardless if one is a moderator or not. Does that make him/her any more credible?
Everyone here, even the market in general by continued buying it seems has made their decision that the product is real and verifiable.
While there may have been some to little truth from years and years ago to the short article, it was an attack that was only orchestrated for one reason imo.
Perhaps you should have read the Navy article/s more closely before attempting to create doubt yourself.
Lastly, a call to the company could have answered any questions you have had cause all of a sudden you seem to have a better understanding maybe. Perhaps you should have called before the article came out?
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