Totally agree, I'm just answering the question that was why have they brought out a new non welded stem 
 
Reasons are welded areas fatigue and eventually crack/snap in time under stress 
 
I'm just saying if you have that stem and go hard then it just takes a few mins just to inspect it for cracking. Might save you face  
 
If your light and smooth you probly won't need to  
 
Just pointing out some facts that's all