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The 379 Bad Boy List handed down this month by SEC was just the first go-round. Everyone here knows a dozen companies that should have been included. Those companies are currently re-evaluating their options. New rules apply! Vigorous enforcement of old rules if you will. Audited Financials or bust! JMHO
Let me put it this way.
There are a few stockholders at Facebook this morning who wish their shares were still in lockdown. We could see a similar pull back with GRAFC if everyone wants out on Day One. Timing is everything. GLTY
My money is on first week in June,
14 calendar days for those holding their breath. The news might be good, the news might be bad, but hopefully the drama is over, JMHO. As for this week, many Americans will begin their Memorial Day vacation on Thursday evening and return to work on Tuesday. GLTA
Yesterday's PR was written as an
invitation to future distributors, however it can be also interpreted as an opportunity for Mart to vet future partners. What will the distributor’s responsibilities entail to sell 30,000 or more titles and bring pride to the Graffiti brand?
Establishing new distribution outlets worldwide may also indicate that Mart is serious about new game development, not just publishing. Reader Rabbit will test those outlets but we might be gearing up for something else. JMHO
Just another contradictory PR, IMHO.
They’ve done it again folks. Today’s May 16th PR Reads:
Signature Devices, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SDVI) and its subsidiary, Graffiti Entertainment Inc., announced the immediate availability of exclusive sales territories on a global level, potentially doubling the Company's market reach. There are financial requirements including minimum sales quotas to obtain special sales rights to countries or regions and individuals may apply directly to the company with an indication of interest at sales @ graffitientertainment.com.
Then, the very bottom of PR reads:
Based in Redwood City, Calif., Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. was spun out from Signature Devices, Inc. (www.signaturedevices.com) (PINKSHEETS: SDVI) and publishes diverse media products including console video games, iPhone/iPad and Android games. Signature Devices, Inc. creates and develops social networking systems including social networking server software, social networking games and console games, which it publishes through Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. Signature Devices, Inc. and Graffiti Entertainment, Inc. recently announced a merger agreement. Mart van der Velde is the CEO of both companies.
I’M TOTALLY CONFUSED. Shouldn’t the PR read:
Signature Devices, Inc. (PINKSHEETS: SDVI) and its former subsidiary, Graffiti Entertainment announced…” Again, I thought the purpose of April 12 PR was to put all this confusion to rest. Mart, what's up?
We don't talk about it right now
for obvious reasons, but watch out.
So what if May 31 arrives
and none of the Big 4 are answered, just contradictory PRs? Frankly, I'm no longer concerned about turn of my principle. I sense there are others also like me. We don't talk about it right now for obvious reasons, but watch out. GLTY
Would I be correct in saying, if there
was no Investorshub forum that SDVI would be pretty much out of business? But on a Friday afternoon
like today, Management doesn't even give us the time of day. How are my GRAFC shares doing Mart?
I think everyone here has set a deadline
for when the SEC will be contacted either positive or negative. The majority here seem to indicate the end of May, that does not mean June. Dilution, if it is dilution, up to that time will be tolerated. After which point someone may pull the plug.
Rumors of staged breakups and makeups, the list of characters and surrogates, will all unwind. Those who follow my posts realize by now I am seldom wrong. GLTA
We trust Parents Choice Awards 2012.
I don't know if were in it this time. A Pity. That was our best marketing thus far.
Quick question Mart.
Was Reader Rabbit submitted again for Parents Choice Awards 2012? How many categories? You know 2011 is old news. Everyone here would be interested in learning about that while we wait on the "Big One".
Lots of new faces but
we never seem to go over 300 followers. Uncompensated Awareness on the chicken and the egg. GLTA
Thx. I know Rosetta Stone has two versions.
I'm wondering if it will release
in two RR versions in Spanish, Latin and European.
Entirely agree Derek.
THE PR READS:
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., May 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Signature Devices, Inc. (SDVI.PK) and its subsidiary, Graffiti Entertainment Inc., announced that it will soon release in the Apple® iTunes® store new French and Spanish versions of its four amazing and fun educational apps for children. Reader Rabbit® Preschool, Reader Rabbit® Kindergarten, Reader Rabbit® First Grade and Reader Rabbit® Second Grade will now be marketed to millions of more potential customers.
PR SHOULD HAVE READ:
Signature Devices Inc. (SDVI.PK) and Graffiti Entertainment, Inc jointly announces the upcoming release in the Apple® iTunes® Store new French and Spanish versions of its four amazing and fun educational apps for children. Reader Rabbit® Preschool, Reader Rabbit® Kindergarten, Reader Rabbit® First Grade and Reader Rabbit® Second Grade will now be marketed to millions of more potential customers.
This defeats the purpose of the last PR. Why they didn’t word it that way? I don’t know. Just to keep us guessing I guess. lol
Before I go back to sleep,
I must make this confession. I got scared today.
I felt the purpose of the Pagebook exercise may have been that everyone give up their aliases and design a Facebook page. And why would one give up one's anonymity, abandon ones friendly following, to communicate with a person you don't completely trust, operating a company you've lost money in?
So no Facebook for me. I sleep with one eye open. Good night. lol
I'm going to print and save
your post and either frame or shred it depending on how things go by June. Thx and GN.
Things cannot go on much longer
without stockholder revolt. Mart had promised to lay out a plan by end of last quarter and Financials. Either you produce them or you contact your stockholders and inform them why you cannot. It's just that simple. Just be professional, that's all I expect.
Interesting take! Sleep with one eye open. Go Mart!
Excellent question.
American investors are so impatient. I was one of those who actually believed Mart would present his case today. It's up to him to make the case. Everyone wants instant gratification. Perhaps he has a vision where postponement will reap substantial reward. I remain open minded still, but that's just me.
Really appreciate your input thus far.
To repeat myself, I have not communicated with Management in any shape or form. That said, I have come to the conclusion that Mart should find a way to take Graffiti Entertainment and Signature Devices private. In order to accomplish that he will have to gain our trust.
We need the opportunity to get a good look at Financials and choose either to stay or go. Then, those who still believe in the dream can hold until Mart is good and ready. I'm speculating that would be 2-3 years. Days like today just ruins his credibility making it that much more difficult to go private. JMHO
Your 4 requests are concise and reasonable.
My only guess is that this is an appetizer of sorts to buy Mart more time. However if the main course doesn't arrive soon,
support will not hold. We were better off with the silence. IMHO
Okay, I'll go along with the insanity.
If at the $25 or $500 pledge level, one is offered the additional inducement of upgrading within 60 days at a generous discount you might attract higher participation. I could see myself donating today as a matter of fact.
Thanks. Someone prove me wrong.
Mart is a fairly intelligent guy.
You have to believe he knows this would tank the stock. JMHO
A Nonevent: Enough with the appetizer!
We’re all waiting on the main course. We need real news not gimmicks. As a stand alone, this does nothing for pps. JMHO
Hey Abondance,
Remember Mart telling you this last month in post#54632.
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I'm not a seller here, no triples for sales for me. Don't worry.
You better grab that last lousy triples this week.
Have a nice one,
Mart
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Wonder if it still applies. GLTY
Great Job! Peace and oneness!
I can’t talk right now. Don’t want to come down off my high. Keep it up Fandangotorres.
Someone has to train all those Jim Morrison fans
in nursing homes how to get onto Facebook. That facial drool brings back those good ole times of over medication back in the sixties. Plug them into Break on Through to the Other Side. If they’re still ticking, write down our tickers SDVI and GRAFC. Then leave the room quietly. lol
From the horse's mouth please Mart.
Enough with the Compensated Awareness already.
How many layers of proofreading
does an article have to undergo to reach the front page of May 5th WSJ Weekend Edition? The full name of the “who” belongs in the first paragraph or at least the second. Every other print outlet got it right. The leading front page article entitled Resume Trips Up Yahoo’s Chief did not spell out the “who” until paragraph 12 on page 10. The “who” as it turns out was Dan Loeb the largest stockholder of Yahoo.
Dan Loeb is demanding that newly hired Yahoo CEO Scott Thompson be fired by noon Monday for lying on his resume. Turns out, CEO Thompson received a Bachelor’s of Science in Business Administration from Stonehill College in Massachusetts, not one in computer science as stated. So what?
Personally, I believe if anyone should be fired by Mr. Loeb’s deadline it should be those at WSJ failing Journalism 101. The oversight is accentuated due to the fact that the article not only denounces CEOs who embellish their resume with university degrees they do not hold but it indirectly overstates the wisdom of holding a sheepskin to begin with. What’s the degree requirement for WSJ junior editor? Hilarious!
Events are happening behind the scenes, IMHO.
Speaking of audits, I would say anyone who has sold over the last year or so should safeguard transaction confirmations. If current SDVI support breaks, or should I say breaks on through to the other side, that documentation may prove valuable. You never know, just saying.
And it’s not just about fairness. Ken Hurley stated on vcc that it was his goal to have SDVI equal to about 1/10 the valuation of GRAFF. I’m not an attorney, but that appears binding to me. Our new CEO should not be permitted to alter that promise. I hold a little SDVI but I converted 100% earlier. I want GRAFF to list at a nice price but I don’t want blood money.
So when and if that conversion vote ever does occur, I intend to remember you SDVI guys. You didn’t deserve this. Everyone here knows my thoughts on the matter. I believe Mart should take the whole operation private for 2 to 3 years until he’s ready. Right now, he’s running a public company as if it were private. Provide more independence and accountability to the CFO, send me a monthly or quarterly report, and I’ll be happy.
Of course that’s just me. GLTY
Some hum, some cry in nostalgia
as Jim Morrison sings "Break on Through to the Other Side", the gains, the losses. May he rest in peace.
Just blood money at this point.
I have taken a vow not to buy any 2s out of solidarity with all those who did not convert. They did not deserve this. JMHO
Handwriting analysis of PRs look identical. JMHO
Appears Mart is camera shy.
Some say he hates video. A video cc right now might help clear things up. I'd like to hear what he has to say live and unedited. Right now however, I fully concur with your Uncompensated Awareness.
Down through the years even
when its a so-called joint venture, Signature Devices stockholders seldom benefit, JMHO. He strikes me as just a hobbist who farms himself out to keep up with the latest.
I thought this week for sure,
a short 1 minute video from the new CEO of our video game company. Not news, just introductory protocol. Sorry, just me with my 2 cents.
Never did get that news hinted at
last week. Just troy with my affections. IMO
The more pertinent question is
“Can Investorshub ban KH and RJ until further notice on the grounds that they are both an irritant and distraction to a significant number on this forum?”
Some may even take it a step further and say that if their statements are not pre-approved by CEO Mart van der Velde tanamount to encouraging the release of insider information. JMHO