thinkerman, I understand that there are no sure bets in any Market these days. Although I am disappointed when an investment does not do well, I have absolutely no trouble accepting the loss. What I do not like is feeling 'played' by a company and those members of it's inner circle. That would include censorship, information leaks, misinformation, and the possibility of baiting investors to hold on with 'promises' of GREAT things to come. It's for each investor to decide if companies, that they have invested in, are guilty of any of these.
Good luck with your investing!
" Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go." ~ William Feather