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> It bothers me greatly to read so many news stories that have conspicuous absences of factual information. If there was a legitimately dangerous product on the market it would be critically important to share exactly what products, brands, etc are affected in what regions.

Exactly this. Someone has just died, and spokespeople from official organizations whose very job is protecting public health seem to be playing some sort of a secrecy game. Pardon me if this sounds conspiratorial, but I have a feeling the way this is being handled has some financial motivation behind it. If not, then why not just tell the whole truth of what is known?

EDIT: on the bright side, several reporters seem to be onto their game, but officials are doing a fantastic coordinated job of playing dumb farmer. I imagine the strategy is to let this stretch out for as long as possible then let the media sensation wither and release the facts when no one's paying attention anymore.

https://www.reddit.com/r/electronic_cigarette/comments/culh6...

Wow, this whole thing irritates me and you totally identified why.

> Just a blanket fearmongering piece

Nailed it.