You did not answer if it is an aluminum steerer tube. If so, you can use the star nut and get a headset cap instead of the compression plug you described (as pictured above?).
No, star nuts are not glued. They basically are hammered in and stay in. You can move it down with a star nut tool.
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Originally Posted by
rjones28
Are they talking about spectators feeding the cyclists? You know, like don't feed the bears?