i think you are missing my point. sobering to me means we are hearing the sober truth - it doesn't mean bad news. for example, it's clear we never had a chance in mono-therapy in HIV - i never knew that.

Also, there are those who said there were buyout offers waiting in the wings, or massive partnerships already negotiated. Again, total fabrication - and now we have the truth.

So use whatever word you want - i'm glad to now get the facts from JL as the lines of communication have opened back up.