I dunno, Junk..I think the Open House idea was primarily for media types, etc, and having 'investors' allowed in may have been a 'hey..why don't we??" kind of afterthought.
I mean..really...it was announced way in advance..then, a lotto?? Then notification three days before the event, and then, nothing official for shareholders until the 19th?? How many people didn't go because of short notice???
I think you both are right....the event seems to have served its purpose and opened the doors and lines of communication between Q and its investors, as well as create a good showing to the public face.
I'm still dying to know if they put a decent Audio Post/ProTools suite in the building or if they've improved the sound/mixing board situation.
I want to move to LA :)