At this point, I feel called to respond publicly.

I used to be a stock broker. I've been watching stocks for many decades, also analyzing businesses and industries. I know what I'm talking about, am not a 'basher,' am rooting for RMHB--and I stand by my question.

(I won't bother to explain why. Your minds are plainly closed, and it's not the point of this post.)

One reason I put up that post was because I was surfing for trolls. If I posted a question that someone might have a problem with, what responses would I get? And what would their tone be? I was trying to get a sense of how much I might want to be a public participant here. The bait took. I got insta-trolled!

Thanks for answering my inquiry so clearly, if also unwittingly. If your purpose is to keep thoughtful people from participating, you're doing a fine job of it. At the cost of Board quality, I submit. Guard your cave, bears! I'm outta here.