Hey fotog,
I am a proponent of critical analysis, and appreciate both sides of the story. For that reason, I am grateful that there are people like Cash who proposed seemingly well thought-out and executed DD. I also appreciate people who always question - maybe it's my appreciation of the scientific method that makes me want proof.
With that said, I do agree with you that a lot of what is discussed on this board is speculation, but I also believe that there is good DD/evidence being posted too. Sure, it's not 100% proof of anything, but from a scientific approach, it gets closer to disproving the opposite each and every day. Perhaps there won't be enough evidence (or confirmation of proof) by the company to sustain the credibility of the DD we find, but that's why we sit here and wait.
Please don't take this the wrong way, because I truly appreciate your contribution to the boards, but sometimes I feel like you are doing your best Andy Rooney imitation and complain for the sake of complaining. You catch his latest rant last Sunday on fruits and vegetables? It was actually pretty funny. To be fair, I also feel that some people on this board make the DD out to be more powerful than it really is. It's good DD, but nothing is solid until it is proved. I believe that most of those who post credible DD on this board realize that they are speculating to a certain point.
Anyhow, I apologize if this post offends you, but just wanted to state my opinion. I'll duck now! :)