Random Hydra and the Terrible, Horrible, Awful, No-Good, Very Bad Contract

In which I am moved to put on my ranty pants. A rarity--usually I stick to horses, Arizona, and my own books, but this hits me where my mentees live. And I love my mentees and want them to do well. So:

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