Personally, I view IPIX as an investment. I reviewed what I could, analyzed what I was able, and made an informed decision on whether to invest my money here. Still doing that regularly as things progress. The "gorilla dust" crowd will say it isn't an investment, for WHATEVER reason that is relevant for them. But even though I view IPIX as an investment, there is an element of "gambling" here as well. One gambles by being "in" because ANYTHING can fail for any number of reasons. But one also gambles by being "out" or by "waiting to jump in". "Waitng to jump in" might work. But consider what MIGHT happen with the RIGHT PR at the CORRECT time. You MIGHT have been able to buy 100,000 shares with your "stash". Suddenly, you can only buy 20,000 shares, or possibly 5,000 shares. Or WHATEVER number is relevant to each person. Big difference in what you COULD HAVE HAD and what you later MIGHT BE ABLE TO HAVE. As the old saying goes, "you place your bets (OR NOT) and you take your chances". I'm comfortable with my money on the table.