"Elena, fair comment, but my [and probably most of our] primary purpose for being here is to protect my life's savings, understand all the ramifications of Globalstar and what might go wrong and what it means and what will happen if it does, including bankruptcy."
To wit I reply: "Maurice... My primary purpose for being here is to protect my life's savings, understand all the ramifications of Globalstar, and what might go right, and what it means, and what will happen if it does, including success."
Waking up to the first frost of the year, starting a fire in the fireplace, relishing the heat of a warm cup of coffee, I arrive at this site to read your message. Having said that, my morning continues to be a good one...
Regarding proprietary information, MOU usage and subscriber growth does not fall into that category. These two barometers are ruthlessly absent of 'opinion' and statistically stand for themeselves. In other instances, proprietary information (holding ones cards close in the heat of the game) strategically has its advantages. As engineers, designers, draftsmen, manufacturers, et al, all go into huddle formation prior to making an announced move, so does marketing, financial alliances, contractual entities, et al. Clearly my point is that, though we would certainly like to know the upcoming huge marketing effort, we were not privy to the 'huddle formation', we have no idea what was considered, what was deemed relevant, and upon what efforts they chose not to engage.
A case of close cards? Yes. And what would you think, Maurice, if Globalstar came out with the "Get IT here" rather that Qualcomm? And would you not be pleased, from afar in cyberspace, that your thoughts in the marketing realm reached not only a group in Geneva, but also a group worldwide?
Yes, they will get it right... Marketing and all. Your patience and involvement are of record and, quite admirably, continue to inspire readers of other boards. ('Bravo' to the media "like vultures .. Feed on carrion")
Consider the Oboe (forget Banshees, Vampires, Mummies and all things deadly as when they arrive, the Oboe is at its loudest)... The Oboe is an instrument (IMHO) of impending doom, a foreshadowing of deadly things to come. I hate the Oboe more than any other instrument on earth as its sound is the birth of fear. Yet, when apathy runs the electronic wires of this media, one does not need multimedia speakers to hear the oboe, as its chorus takes root in the thinking process. One leaves the terminal with doubt, impending doom, and must rejuvenate by means of silencing the oboe. It is very difficult, even for those who (as I do) clearly see the cup as half full.
Would you entertain the idea of: 1) encouraging MOU rates; 2) encouraging announcements of contracts completed; 3) announcements of the complete financing package rather than the events being 'thrown' at you for digestion & contemplation; 4) a release of information from IR which will confirm the public/corporate acceptance of data roll-out 'as it happens'; 5) Qualcomm's disclosure of partner endeavors which include G*, present & future; 5) a listing of government contracts, government subscribership (as opposed to non-government civilian), and other detail which helps chart success rates.... I can go on... But I believe your answer would be 'yes'.
And what would you do with this information? What could the competition/upcoming competition do with this information? If encouraging news, you (as an investor) would hold and buy more. If encouraging news, the competition would....... I think I'll let you fill in this scenario. If discouraging news, you (as an investor) would hold and possibly close your position. If discouraging news, the competition would.... Oh, we can have a field day with this one.
The point: "information moves through society and 'causes' something to happen". Apathy causes the Oboe (for me) to start its ugly tune... For others, well, I'll just ponder that one through the next cup of coffee.... |
