there are a lot of people who are gambling (Not doing their own...

there are a lot of people who are gambling (Not doing their own research to understand the risks).

of course, when you get it right - ie. following who they think is the expert (the gamble), you can make a lot of money.

but when you get it wrong, which is often in the O&G exploration game, you can lose up to 90% of your original investment.

the simply fact is: Nobody (Not even the best Geo) can tell how Mother Nature (Geology), if to reward you with the jackpot.

the vast majority of drills end in failure; either uneconomic to "Extract" or "Empty"

many on this forum don't have clue about the O&G, and at what stage the company is at,

they simply pile in, following someone they think is the expert, who will help them make a lot of money - ie the FREE RIDE

and attack anyone who post anything to the contrary.