I would stop trying to convey how bad it is and start saying what you want them to do.

The last ten percent of a taper takes as long as the first ninety. Nobody says so until you are in it.

Silent tracking in the first week is normal. Scanning happens at hubs, not continuously.

Imprint first, country second, colour last. And photograph both sides in daylight.

I would take the narrow conclusion. Broad ones are more interesting and less true.