If it was about fly by night companies, I am not sure why you'd categorize the consumers as engaging in "mass hysteria" but whatever. Your point about unreputable companies taking advantage is well taken.

I am not sure why you'd categorize the consumers as engaging in "mass hysteria" but whatever.

I apologize, and will make a concerted effort to channel my future thoughts by posting literal terms, instead of using loose "figurative" exaggerations.

Snort. :). And I will try to not be so literal. ;)