Bill does not have to answer a single question to anyone personally. That is true. Yes he does have to answer to shareholders! This is a public company with many of us with more money than you can imagine invested. Bill does his a great job at it.
Iam sure Bill is not influenced by anyone here. Why does he read these boards? To address the necessary concerns we may have.

If I did not trust Bill I would not be on this board. Would be a waste of time. Facebook was a great idea. Was that Bill's idea? Who knows, maybe. That is what I am talking about when I say get ideas. Not how to run his business.