That is an odd post to me as I have held a large core position for now over 3 1/2 years.
I have not sold one share in that account, although I add from time to time. The same "lecture" you say I have given would apply to myself as a long time shareholder with considerable shares. That is a LOT of money tied up with zero return. The difference between myself and "most people on this board who regularly post are long-term shareholders", is that I "blame" no one. For me, I am super glad we have Dan at the helm, for if I was not, (like you, implanting, etc.) I would sell it all in a New York minute, even if I was under water, as I am now.
I was a silent observer to this board for my first two years as I accumulated shares for, now, a large core position. I only started trading, (in a totally separate trading account!), when I felt the emotions of this board turn against Dan and constantly whine, complain, and "blame" him for what I consider to him doing a great job! Made damn good money! I have done this again and have been accumulating a ton of FFMFG under .30, thanks to all the whining and blaming of this board. I went round and round with implanting some time ago about him not being able to discuss First Mining without referring to the share price, (challenged him to do so), and of course he refused the challenge.
As far as "missing the forest through the trees" I see it EXACTLY the opposite as you. 100% opposite! I see the forest as virtually ALL the things Dan has been doing behind the scenes which I believe will pay off in spades, and I am holding you and others as seeing only trees in the form of a low share price! ... for the record, like you, I thought we would be higher right now, (I was predicting upper 40's at least, so of course I am disappointed, but being disappointed is a far cry from blaming, and especially second guessing.) I'm not selling one share of my core position until well after Springpole is recognized by the institutional community as the world class asset that it is.
