Thanks guys - the funny part is; the people helping to keep this information up are aware of the false-hoods being tossed around.

I do believe a good portion is simply because people honestly don't know and are repeating information thrown around as sensational fact.

The ME and FE situation is trying enough to keep up with - there's no reason to create any additional fear(s) in people by repeating untruths related to the DEFCON system.