Why would anyone have to take negative calls? If a person is to buy stock they can do their own dd and take responsibility for their own decisions so tfb for them if they are unhappy. Also i feel the negativity comes from many different angles. I know I personally have only increased what I have in Sli though I am not as positive as I was in the beginning regarding some things. My reasons may be unique to myself and they may not be ... im guessing the latter. I still strongly believe the gold is there. I just hope to be above ground when things really start happening. I do not think the negativity is from people who sold and are worried about the sp taking off but thats my opinion. At least not the majority. The negativity has as much merit as the positive and needs to be heard as well to make an informed decision. Yes some are bashers and its obvious but imo not the majority..I think a lot is just venting. Is it possible that a lot of these perceived negative issues are actually happening to protect us as has been discussed in the past? Id like to think so but thats for everyone to decipher themselves. Its a tough question to awnser. One thing I will say is personally I believe the positive speculation far outweighs the negative and as irritated as I am with those negative aspects we all read about, Im not even close to considering selling. .. but thats me. just my 2 bits.