Hasher-I think most of the pumper beating when these things fall apart is confined to the truly obnoxious touts, who richly deserve whatever they get.
I have corresponded with Gump,for example. He knows this isn't a mining play at all, but he personally believes in the naked short story. I don't, and I believe all the evidence is on my side.
Having "met" him, however, we could easily share an enjoyable evening of beer and conversation.
The obnoxious little 100 to 1, on the other hand...