Some users have recently had their accounts hijacked. It seems that the now defunct EVGA forums might have compromised your password there and seems many are using the same PW here. We would suggest you UPDATE YOUR PASSWORD and TURN ON 2FA for your account here to further secure it. None of the compromised accounts had 2FA turned on.
Once you have enabled 2FA, your account will be updated soon to show a badge, letting other members know that you use 2FA to protect your account. This should be beneficial for everyone that uses FSFT.
I own one. (yes, couldn't resist.) It really is as loud as you think. It's actually painful to the ears. I've even considered those commercial sound shells they use for the blenders at Smoothie King; even offering to buy one of theirs.
It's not only loud, but it sounds awful. The bearing for the blade/spline drive in the container is really loose and makes violent sound. It feels like the thing is going to explode when you use it.