It’s most likely journalistic malpractice by the Atlanta Urinal and Constipation. It appears that only a grand total of 4 backed off, hardly significant when they had over 90 to begin with. I did send an email to my friend. I may not hear back from him for a while, but I expect he will eventually reply. If anybody knows what’s really going on—or how to find out—it’s him. If, and hopefully when, he answers, I’ll be sure to ping you.
Thanks, FW.