I find character assasination a tad strong, feelings are probably a mite raw right now. There are diverse opinions here, the more the better. If at times some get a little short, well thats what happens in situations like ours. I also don't think the board is degenerating, as a matter of fact I believe it has held together remarkably well, considering recent events.

Yes, apart from the Kinross deal most of what has been said is speculation. I would suggest though, that it is educated speculation derived from facts as we know them.