There is a distinct possibility that they're on retainers to valve and vinyl
companies in order to PROMOTE sales of their products

Calling somebody who is interested in valve equipment a 'cretin' is - as you
say - almost guaranteed to make such a person ignore the source of the 'advice'
..

=== Andy Evans ===
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