that sir is a load of bunk!
we all know what DD is, but no one is claiming that talking to barry equates to fulfilling 100% of DD.
several posters have persisted with countless questions specifically concerning barry. since nothing anyone here writes appears to satisfy their concerns or doubts, than these posters are free to pursue independent corroboration of the facts.
and as part of the corroboration process, it's only logical that one would go directly to the source and inquire of barry himself.
these doubters don't have to believe everything barry says, but to avoid talking with barry and learning more information that can be used for further fact-checking, and to deny themselves the opportunity to speak directly to the source of their concerns and possibly help resolve some of their concerns, is simply irresponsible and diminishes their credibility.
those of us that have communicated with barry and done our own DD, have repeatedly asserted that we're more than satisfied with barry, in fact we're elated that he's on the job working for our best interests.
but while each investor has to find his or her own road to feeling comfortable about an investment, if one is going to continue voicing doubts and asking questions, at least try pursuing all the open avenues in finding the answers.