Thanks for the compliment, MALC, but I'm not nearly as smart as some may assume me to be! :-) I mean, after all, we are here in the OTC markets - 'nuff said, lol.
It would not be appropriate for me to give names of specific individuals with whom I have had private conversations in a public forum.
Perhaps we can agree to call this a "split decision."
In general, I agree the "public" was not standing in line for the PS offering - but then SMKY is characterized as an illiquid stock because basically the general public is still unaware of Smoky Market Foods. With completed financing I would expect this to change. A group/individual with deep pockets would require greater visibility of this stock, which would increase liquidity.
However, specifically I am aware of enough individuals who were seriously considering participating in the PS offering. I realistically think that $1.5 million could have been raised - had the offering not been withdrawn.
I know that we are all looking at this from different vantage points, but from my perspective it was an opportunity which was revoked - not a proposal which was snubbed.
All The Best