ARRL has always believed that a little FCC enforcement goes a long way, and we actively publicize actions involving hams who have gotten into trouble as a way to deter others. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything that actually suggested that “theory” was an accurate assessment.
Might be worth passing along to Riley and other.
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