DROP-IN AND GO KBLB! HOLDING THE GOLDEN!!!
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Dismissing KBLB’s potential by comparing it to the current polyester market and cheap T-shirts is shortsighted. The true value lies in high-performance applications and the broader trend towards sustainability and innovation in the apparel industry. Keeping up means understanding these market dynamics and the transformative potential of advanced materials like BAM-1 DragonSilk. In other words, "The Next Biggest Technological Advancement in Clothing" should fetch premium prices. Even for T-shirts.
Yeah, I know. They're all a waste of time, but I just can't subdue my urges to make the slimy ones some sort of accountable.
I doubt anyone would ever believe your words would want to be used as someone else's own. So, go for it!
I don't give a shit what you or anyone else's investing goals are. I do give a shit about mine, though. And when I, and many others, have to wade through the negative tripe on the daily, you betcha I'm gonna say something. Maybe if other investors weren't such pussies the "dark cloud" over our investment wouldn't be so dark. Imagine a world where it was understood that development of once-in-a-lifetime was just that. Not nefariousness. But you can wonder about that!
Just remember what you invested in. As all should. Placing negatives on that investment as if that's the "truth" of that investment instead of the TRUTH of its development is ignorant. Allowing the negatives and siding with the negatives without proper understanding is foolish. Especially when invested for a "$1.00 worth of proof!" If one doesn't think it's worth that then move on! Don't muddy a stock message board about their investment with constant negative drivel just because your investment isn't performing as you thought it should. Take the time to point fingers at oneself for making that investment. If you're "soothed" by the negative sentiment of trolls and troll supporters about your investment then it is very obvious you made the wrong investment for yourself. Again...Especially when invested for a "$1.00 worth of proof!"
Now you know how us staunch supporters have felt for years with all the nonsensical talks between trolls and those in support of the trolls' negative sentiments.
Comparing me to toddlers must be the pinnacle of your debating skills. Maybe when you graduate from playground insults to actual facts, we can have a real conversation. Until then, enjoy your sandbox tantrums.
Jealousy? That's what you came up with? SMH. 🤣
Now, now, console yourself with your spreadsheet acumen. That should take your mind off things for some time. Unless, of course, you have an unlimited supply of tissues. Then by all means, keep crying. 😭😭😭😢🤣
My guess is it was a childhood accident:
Yesterday did a stray bottle rocket or two hit you in the head?
So, yes, you do need tissues. 🤣
Whoa, whoa, whoa! Do you need a tissue? Sorry for your losses, but that in no way entitles you to come on here and be an asshole to everyone to make yourself feel better. And before you go crying "libel," I have a whole slew of people who would agree with your obvious presentation of yourself as exactly that. So comparing "damage" to someone who's anonymous to a public figure and the deliberate actions of those spouting negativity with malice aforethought in a constant smear campaign to inflict harm to the image of the CEO, company, and its supporters is going to be a tough sell in court. But have at it!
Blind, libelous KBLB negativity doesn't make one insightful; it just makes one look desperate for attention. Or worse...a scumbag!
Success comes from staying the course. Unless one practices in scumbaggery to downplay all achievements along the path towards that success. Bittersweet in the end from two sides of the spectrum. KBLB ultimately succeeds while the other side fails.
💥💥💥 BAM 💥💥💥
Uh-oh, sericulture experts who have seen and worked with KBLB's processes, procedures, and products should stand-down immediately because an anonymous poster on a stock message board who has bashed KBLB daily for a decade is calling them a joke. That's a new level of bravado! Or stupidity!🤣
Great Intel, Sir Beacham! Let's not forget this very important point: Mr. T has supplied the VSA with a 2 year blueprint of where they're going with their processes, procedures, and products. Bolstered by top sericulture experts, LAREC, the VSA, Mr. Dorton, Dr. Miller, et al, Mr. T has assembled quite the group to ensure the foundation he laid will Sustain the Company around this once-in-a-lifetime, Holy Grail product for quite some time!
Sorry, when one looks at the totality of the efforts to deliberately obfuscate everything KBLB and perpetually minimize any movement forward ,while claiming to be invested, to think anything that particular individual puts out is "fair and insightful" would fall into the category of easily snookered.
Bravo! You said something in less than 10 paragraphs. Can we believe your weaning yourself from AI?
That's what happens when he doesn't use AI! 🤣
Don't worry. You're safe. Yours is just deliberate obfuscation. Nobody would take your long-winded, AI-enhanced gibberish as anything other than the worthless tripe it is.
When Kim signs and pr’s the first substantial deal with a well known company the gloves come off.
One thing's for sure, if a bunch of anonymous message board posters can blatantly see it, an astute libel attorney will have a field day! If I were Mr. T I'd have those cease and desists locked and loaded!
Yeah, "WTF they are thinking" when it would make more sense to listen to a disgruntled former owner of KBLB shares on these points than the experts they have on board. 🤣
Enough to retire comfortably. Which was my goal from the beginning of my KBLB journey. At any point during my investment had I assessed their success to be different than my investment in it, I would have turned and burned without a second thought. Especially if I had the mindset of you and the trolls you pal'ed with along the way. I guess the millions of shares and pride to show the follow co-workers "see, it's not a scam!" Keeps you "Konging on!" For me, it had always been about the company and whether their path to success coincided with my investment success. I've stated that all along the path of my investment. No fair-weathered-ness. Just understanding the development of a Sustainable Company around a once-in-a-lifetime product takes time. Had they shown me that time wasn't coming, I would have seen it and left. Not bitched and complained about my investment along the way. But, I guess that's just me. I only think my shares entitle me to follow along and make the decision to buy more, hold; sell some, or sell it all. No more entitlement than anyone else. Fellow longs I know who hold sizeable investments beyond my own have shown their respect for their KBLB investment all along the way. They appreciate what they own. And my defense of our investment.
And you were complaining about the process between then and, oh...oh yeah, once you saw the hank in December. Then, voila', the mind wasn't lost any more! In between, you forgot about a little thing called "development." I get wanting to "bank." But, Good Lord, Dude, show some grace over greed. And stop trying to pretend you weren't a pretentious baby along the way.
Oh, I remember. I also remember your mind "got lost" for a few years. You just got it back this year once you saw KBLB showing consistent communication of positive developments and a rise from the $.03 doldrums. Funny how that works. Selective amnesia helps some it looks like.
Wasn't too long ago your mind was lost. Singing along with those who chose to talk shit about our investment. Although we do appreciate all who decide to jump on the KBLB bandwagon, let's not dismiss those whose development negativity took/takes on annoyance at every level. Directly addressed:
Oh, how delightful it is when internet trolls bash KBLB while it's still in development! Truly, their baseless accusations and relentless negativity are like a soothing balm for your investing soul. Who needs optimistic forecasts and careful analysis when you can have an endless stream of anonymous experts spewing doom and gloom? When trolls predict the inevitable collapse of the company, it's really just them expressing their deep concern for your financial well-being. They spend hours crafting those sarcastic comments and pessimistic predictions just for you. How thoughtful! And let's not forget the joy of reading all those cleverly crafted memes that mock the company's leadership and business model. Those are pure comedic gold! It's like having a personal court jester, always there to entertain you with their biting wit and flawless logic. Every time a troll declares the stock is worthless, it's a thrilling challenge to your convictions. It's like they're daring you to believe in the company's vision and potential. Who doesn't love a good dare?And when they belittle every milestone and downplay every achievement, it's their way of keeping you grounded. You wouldn't want to get too excited about progress, would you? Better to stay cautious and skeptical, just like them. So, let's raise a glass to the trolls who tirelessly bash stocks in development. Their unsolicited, negative commentary is not at all a hindrance; it's a gift—a treasure trove of entertainment and a constant reminder that every stock has its detractors. Cheers to them and their unending negativity!
You related to that kid from Bad Santa?
And still, REAL PEOPLE who have seen, tested, worked on/with, and simply eyeballed KBLB's processes, procedures, and products aren't seeing what anonymous message board posters with a negative agenda against KBLB, its CEO, and supporters are deeming "lies." Nah, they're the ones out of their minds. 🤣
Nope. I'm saying Mr. T and all KBLB supporters thank you for holding onto your KBLB shares. Despite your KBLB angst. Odd investment strategy, to say the least, but...to each their own!
You do know "HODL" doesn't mean: "Hate on for Dear Life," right? You could easily let it all go. But Mr. T and all KBLB supporters thank you for holding onto to your KBLB shares anyway.
Strange how your KBLB understanding over the years has diminished, rather than increased...
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You can't hurry love, even silkworm love...
[This is a re-post with a small change in wording that does not alter the content in any way. I apologize for the use of the wrong term.]
Evidently some people believe that Kim Thompson is stringing shareholders along, potentially even lying about progress. Many others have lost patience. I even saw a call for a share buyback. Let's take a little more careful look at what is going on with the company.
First, we need to acknowledge that producing transgenetic silk proved to be harder than almost everyone imagined. This is a good thing, for reasons I'll review in a moment. Entogenetics has employed the silkworm route, while Spiber (Japan), Spiber (Europe), and Bolt Threads have created the proteins in yeast.
In 2012, a paper in the prestigious Proceedings of the National Academy of Science, whose authors include Malcolm Frasier, reported on a successful implantation of spider-silk genes into silkworms and successful expression of those genes. This work was done for Kraig Biolabs, who took possession of said silkworms. Let me assure all investors that if this report were fabricated and the deception uncovered, the paper would be revoked and Prof. Frasier would suffer considerable damage to his reputation. Faculty have lost their jobs over this sort of thing.
So why didn't commercialization begin shortly thereafter? Two reasons are likely. First, if the genes aren't put in the right place on the chromosomes, genetic recombination may break the genetic sequence. Second, the genes may have only been added to one chromosome, meaning the silkworm is heterozygous for this trait. A heterozygous silkworm will not 'breed true.' Note that Kim Thompson made a point of homozygosticity in his recent announcement. But he has also mentioned that 11 generations of DS silkworms have bred true to the trait.
Likely Entogenetics encountered the same problems, which is why Entogenetics appears to be struggling so much.
Spiber (Japan) recently announced they would be producing silk for the Moon Parka made by North Face. This suggests success in the second route, creating the proteins in yeast and then spinning the silk. But again, there seem to be significant hurdles to overcome. The yeast only make the proteins. I'm guessing the proteins are expressed inside the yeast. To isolate the proteins from the rest of the animal, you put the mixture into a centrifuge and spin it down. The silk proteins will have the same density and so will create a band in the mixture. Chemicals are added to the band to precipitate the proteins, which can then be dried into a powder. Mix it with a little water and shoot it through a needle, and out comes your silk.
Again, hidden complexities have arisen in what was thought to be a straightforward solution. The Moon Face Parka is about $300 more than the non-spider-silk version. Guessing at 2 yards/coat, that works out to be a cost of $150/yard for the spider silk. In one press release, it was hinted that they were selling the material at a loss in order to promote the product.
Why is the yeast/protein method so hard? Two possibilities. First, impurities in the parts-per-trillion range will lead to weak silk. Think of a steel chain with a link made out of chewing gum every inch or so. Purifying the protein to that level has got to be difficult, though silkworms have solved the problem. Next, silk production in spiders is highly regulated and harder than just squirting the stuff from a needle. Again, if we damage a link in our chain every inch or so, the silk won't be usable.
All of this is very good news for long-range investors in KBLB. Why? Well, it means that any competitors will have a lot of challenges to solve. We won't find some teenagers with access to CRISPR/CAS creating competitive silkworms or yeast and spinning great fibers out of their basement.
One thing that has given me confidence to invest in KBLB is the continuing release of significant news. KBLB is the only company that I know of who has measured and reported the strength of his fibers. You don't see that coming from Bolt Technologies or Spiber. If they had some great fibers, I'm guessing they might brag about it. KBLB has filed patents to cover new combinations of spider proteins with improved characteristics. KBLB has reported homozygosticity in their silkworms. All of this leads me to believe that commercial production is near-at-hand.
Skeptics may fear that Kim Thompson is fabricating evidence or lying about progress. I discount that possibility for a couple of reasons. First, Malcolm Frasier still maintains ties to the company. If KBLB turned out to be a fraudulent scheme, his association with the company would be a very bad thing. He evidently has enough confidence to continue to allow his photograph to be shown on the KBLB website.
Next, the 4 new strains reported recently were paid for in stock. Whoever did all that work wants to see a return on their time and investment. I'm guessing it was a faculty member at University of Michigan Ann Arbor who did this work. Faculty don't do this sort of thing for fun. They are interested in an eventual payoff, as are we all. If the consultant thought that KBLB was not a viable proposition, they would have insisted in a cash payoff.
I hope the readers of this thread will note several features. First, Kim Thompson is extremely frugal by the comparisons of Bolt Threads. Their CEO flies around everywhere giving speeches. Their headquarters is near the coast by San Francisco, while their production is in North Carolina. How much does that ocean view property lease for? Next, in spite of complaints, we know a lot more about KBLB than any competing company. I've not received a newsletter from Bolt Technology ever, even though I've been on their mailing list for at least 6 months now.
Finally, it may help to understand that Kim Thompson is fighting a multi-front battle with very limited staff and resources. He has developed DS which is not simply stronger-than-steel on a per-weight basis, but stronger than steel period. He has worked to protect the intellectual property through patent filings, not only in the US but internationally as well. (Think about your worst paperwork headache ever and multiply that by a bunch of different countries!) He has created some new strains that he believes will best DS in their properties. He has worked with Vietnam to create a plant for commercial production, obtaining governmental approval for his efforts. And he is working with the government to become an approved government contractor. (Again, think about your worst paperwork headache and multiply that by Washington D.C.)
Calls for 'scale-and-sale' and commercial production are simply singing to the choir, as far as I'm concerned. Kim Thompson cannot simply plant a few mulberry trees in his back yard and produce metric tons of silk. He understands this. I believe that China is the number one producer of silk worldwide, but Kim Thompson was wise not to go there. For every Apple, many, many companies have been unhappy with their Chinese investments. (Google, for one.) His frustration with the slow pace of Vietnam was evident in his 'grow-or-die' comment and the current effort to find a US producer who can produce silk in quantity at a reasonable cost.
I wonder if someone could check to see if the registered stock owners still include Notre Dame and other individuals that KBLB has worked with. If they were selling off their stock, that would be a little discouraging. But if someone could check those books, I'm betting they are not the ones selling off their shares.
As to the future, my crystal ball is as murky as everyone else's. I do feel confident that Kim Thompson understands the need to produce commercial quantities and is working on that problem as quickly as humanly possible. I would normally want to buy stock in companies like Spiber and Bolt Technologies to cover my bases on this new technology, but I have far less confidence in them than I do in KBLB. It is certainly true that privately owned companies don't have to share information with the public the way that KBLB is doing, but I'm not confident they will be able to get the kinks worked out and produce silk that is strong and cheaper than what silkworms can do.
For the moment, Kim Thompson is selling additional shares to fund the company's operation. It is the only way he has to stay in business. He is diluting his own shares as well as ours. I am buying stock as quickly as my limited resources allow, aware that the price may continue to sag, but hopeful that commercial production is not too far away and the stock will climb once that begins.
"BAM" would have hit better...
And then… BOOM! All in ya face.
Ahhh, at least one person got it! Lol. My "job" is done here. 😁
To me, all that is a no-brainer. Mr. T is methodical in his approach. That has worked to bring KBLB to where they are now and has brought the VSA, LAREC, and experts on board. I've said it for years, there will be an "Exponential Acceleration." When the time is right, Mr. T will deploy it. He's got the goods. He needs to ensure the goods can be got...over and over and over again! That's what's being solidified now.
Is it less pure Iif not uttered?