Most investors are ignorant how NFI operates and I don't disagree with risk averse mentality. If it is too complicated to understand you should stay away from it and if you are using Barrons as a barometer that compares NFI as a Ponzi scam I understand your due diligence approach.
$20 dollars in dividends over the next 26 months is what I'm interested in, and with $6.50 or so already in the bank and a growing portfolio I like their chances.