uncipep, seems like a fair and accurate accounting
the unfortunate part of this "realization" is it comes after-the-fact the trick [as it were] is to anticipate and interpret these facts before the damage is done, and to play these "gems" accordingly
but greed and being swept up in the emotion of the hype/promotion is generally the direction taken
some eventually learn [as it appears you have], while others simply continue to make the same mistake over and over
and to add insult to injury/losses, your response will garner personal attacks and insults from those still deluded, in an effort to muzzle your comments/observations
welcome to the real world
good luck to you
trade 'em, dont marry 'em [btw, i assure you those that did are well ahead of the "longs"]