I am in no way connected to the company, have not even phoned them, ever.
I am a small investor with a core position in ECU that has doubled in recent months. I on occasion have posted my buys and sells. Last buys below 0.50 I have already sold, those were short term plays.
My portfolio is about a quarter of the value that it was in May of 2006 so I bleed as well.

I keep no secrets and do not hide. To some here in private correspondence I have given some private info about me. Nor have I met anyone from this board and with the exception of a future AGM I probably never will - Lawnbowler, Oarhouse on Wonderland Rd. over a beer or two still stands with me once this really takes off - thay may turn to be the only exception.

I am enthusiastic about this company because of the fundamentals underneath it. The manipulations do not scare me, they just frustrate but I do get even with the short term trades by offering back at a higher price. In essence I raise the cost to them of their machinations.

I am also pleased with this board and often turn to it first. This morning was distracted by the price of gold trying at 940$ for the third time and thus my gold stocks. Gold stocks is what I am in, ECU being the only silver stock at this time.

I do not understand why you would be frustrated with us. We do not manipulate this share price. I do not have the cash reserves to do so. Aim at the correct target, Please. I do on occasion try to cheer people up because they need it. Like you we hurt as well and the common misery loves company.

Better fortune is there even if it still looks far away. Cheers, Ed.