Irony not lost7 Apr 2022 12:28
"whilst also warning others of the pitfalls that can befall them by taking advice from total strangers on a message board"
You would naturally fall into that bracket and warn others of what you say, bravo.
Seriously with friends like you who needs enemies. Furthermore never gamble what you cannot afford any good friend would tell you that along with sound advice of do your own research. Maybe you negated to point this out to your friend, such a shame. Some one not invested I hasten to add has done little research so I tend to as most do treat them with the contempt their posts deserve.
I however continue to research and build here at currently very attractive price. Oil man mike is at least very knowledgeable and whilst I read all posts. Any investment is made on my research and not the whole say of other posters. No one to blame but your friend. Never put all eggs in one basket either. Your friend has even more money with his losses than many friends and acquaintance's that I know so he would do well to count his blessing and just learn from his mistake. Imo he is probably luckier than most except for his choice of friends.
All those that moaning because they have sold large sums well you contribute to your own downfall sometimes when news is sparse. A loss is only a paper loss and is only realized when you sell. I will continue to add and I hold nearly 6 million.
lastly if individuals ask for proof of share ownership to belong to a board I totally agree. If you are not holding your motives are very suspect. It ensures that generally those admitted have at least conducted a modicum of research. I continue to hold and build a healthy stake here. When the knockers come out it is a big BUY in my book and the Zinc purchase is not even priced in.
Good luck to those that have left as there are many great opportunities out there currently. But best advice is DYOR (do your own research and take ownership when investing your hard earned. It should be obvious but clearly newbies still ignore when seasoned investors say DYOR. It is said for a reason and a shame that WSGuys friend did not heed the words of wisdom and that friends did not warn him likewise. I shall not comment further on the subject as it is a distraction to any great research that is posted, of which I hasten to say always check the source and validity of what is posted.
I for one look forward to the next updates when they arrive.