It's got nothing to do with the veracity of the individual...

It's got nothing to do with the veracity of the individual shareholder, searching for answers about his/her investment and everything to do with company reps, whose job it is to promote the company and be as upbeat as possible. I've seen a handful of people get into real strife over the years, having regular contact with company MDs, feeling like they're in a privileged position, perhaps believing in the story more than announcements would warrant and blowing big dough.

Nonetheless, i still appreciate Hedrox's efforts and for every conversation there's still some gold nuggets that can be gleaned, which help provide a bit of perspective.