Thanks, Will.
For what it's worth, I am working on something with no negative axe to grind whatsoever. No tabloid-esque scandal angles nor name-and-shame anythings.
I fully anticipate people being wary of contacting me, which is why I am happy to receive any responses in person through PMs, and to continue from there by email or Skype. I am confident that I can impress anyone that the project I am researching will ruffle no feathers and break no rules.
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