It is respectful to allow reasonable opinions. It all matters IMHO, positive, negative, and everything in between. I read everyone's opinions except those that think cussing is appropriate. viewpoints Provides food for thought and adds a dimension to what I'm reading when doing my own DD. Keeping an open mind does not mean giving kudos where kudos are not earned. My job does not congratulate me for doing a bad job, or even a mediocre job. I get kudos when I've earned them, win or lose. Going long doesn't mean sitting on one's hands and keeping quiet IMO. It means being out there and letting the company know all eyes are on the investment. The risks are there and very real. So should my DD be as an investor. Part of an investors DD is keeping the investee on the up and up...question everything necessary, eh?