Wow, you got all that from my post? I was just kidding, certainly wasn't trying to diminish or attack anyone. I am no different than anyone else and have been detrimentally affected by our current economy. So I too am hoping for light at the end of the tunnel, trusting it's not a train :)

My feeling regarding our current situation? The "majority" of information that management has given over the last two years, has proven accurate. I believe that "current support" of management is warranted based on this fact, and that we have better reason now than ever (year 2000 excepted) to be positive thinking. Settlements have basically followed what was announced by management not what has been speculated here.

Realistic? Many in the past were unrealistic in how positive they were and now are continuing that trend in being unrealistically negative. As a friend pointed out recently, this board created expectations both positive and negative, not the company. For those who choose to believe a theory or speculation as a certainty, well how realistic is that? This would apply equally to both the thought we might be bought out as well as that DM would no longer represent us or that our patents must not have any real value. The truth is we could lose every dollar. Or it could take another 6 years to become a success. Or lightning could strike and it could happen much more quickly. Personally I believe we'll find success.

In conclusion it's true, some true longs may no longer be here if/when we finally make it. While I don't think that's funny, I was just kidding and certainly meant no offense to anyone in any way shape or form.

GLTU

Coyote