"...but a lot of it was indeed real. You just can't get past the perceived deception."
You're very close! Just omit the word "perceived" and I think you're onto something. Those of us who were here before many of you, know the deception wasn't perceived. Our pockets are our evidence. But even without that, Bob lied time and time again, whether in writing or in person. In fact, the deception was so great, many refused to believe anything "indeed real" could ever happen with this company and so refused (or ignored) any evidence that may have been to the contrary.
I guess some views from both sides will never change. Personally, I do believe there was a semblance of a "real" business beginning to start up, but Bob couldn't help but get in the way (perceived or otherwise). Unlike some who blame everybody from the imaginary Murphy to the diabolical schemes of a "perceived" enemy of a government, shady business partners, sec, etc etc, I do believe Bob was his own worst enemy in getting this off the ground. Come to think of it, what has he actually accomplished business wise?
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