good post, congo. I think a lot of us want more shares and will try a number of things to get them. My reason for flipping is twofold. one I have a gambling itch that needs scratched occasionally (There are no casinos in Texas, after all ;-) ) and two, being disabled I have very limited income.
The one thing I have mentioned but have not put numbers to, is how much in future earnings is the financing deal costing the company. While it may not be dilutive, it will reduce earnings some until it is paid off.
Don't anyone take this to mean I think the deal was bad. It shored up a shaky balance sheet and reduced a liquidity crunch in one quick move. I think it will help the share price higher far quicker than if it had not been done.