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- Pressing down on the sticks has no effect on thumbstick lifespan.
- Thumbstick issues were way worse in the first year or two, but even so my newer batches still seem to get drift but wayyyyy slower. Drift is accumulated through usage; it is a physical wearing of the axles and shafts inside the thumbstick mechanism. 
- Cable is another common issue, I highly recommend adding strain relief to the back (elasticated ideally) as the hoop at the back gives your cable hell if you snag the cable on something. (this will happen.)Also the little tab on the left side of the headset should probably be loosened where the cable attaches, as having it on causes a strain point when you open the headset up.
- Reflective surfaces cause tracking issues. Like glass tables, mirrors, TVs, etc. Cover them with cloth. 
- Check the strap of the headset for cracks now and then. It's spring loaded for comfort and can get stress fatigue failure around where the load is.