Many people don't even realise that when they buy shares in a...

Many people don't even realise that when they buy shares in a company, it is of absolutely no value to that company.
In fact, you're a bit of a liability because you want dividends, play 'two strikes', run Investor Relations off their feet with your questions, criticise etc.
It is only when you participate in a Cap Raise that you become of financial use. So man / woman up ! Give some practical support to the Company which you hold in such high esteem.
Light bills have to be paid. Generators have to be funded. Salaries. It doesn't fund itself.