Couple of questions...
Why are you all so down on the bonus thing?
The bonus's don't seem that far out of line for company management these days. After all, as you've said, they did manage to keep the company afloat during some trying times using some savvy financial dealings. And, as you've also stated, they have now put you on a course of many rich's to come. So why begrudge them a little reward for doing the fine job ya'll say they have been doing?
And why are you so down on MIR?
As I understand it, she is/was a long time EDIGista in good standing. Her only "crime" I can see is to ask some legitimate questions, make some astute observations and raise some concerns recently about the company. And for this, ya'll turn on her like a pack of hyenas. What's up with that? Are ya'll that insecure about your investment that no questioning, or criticism of the company whatsoever can be tolerated? ( or, since I have heard some grumblings, especially about the bonus thing, is it to be done only by certain "qualified" EDIGistas?)
Personally, I like to hear all I can about my investments, the good, the bad, and the ugly.