RE:Praesens #1 Hi dontknowmuch,
for sure you ARE right that it takes time until contracts will be reflected as revenue within the quarterlies. Especially within the general business Alternet is participating in and with its very own business model.
As far as the letter to shareholders tells us about successful negotiations and implementations you MAY be right. Possibly you ARE right.
I am getting very concerned by a management that is only TALKING about success and not PRESENTING it. And, as a second, doesn´t show any interest in creating shareholder value.
At the end management is in the stronger position and is able to screw shareholders. A vote is not the only possibility for reaching an aim (or not) ... as it is in politics in certain countries where someone is re-elected by 99 % ...
Guess we all were told several times about what is important to judge on by investing in a company: 1. management, 2. management, 3. management. I had to learn my lesson as once I wanted to replace 1. and 2. and 3. with other items ...
Of course there are exceptions from every rule. Live offers surprises :-) But my trust is lost - totally ...
This of course is my own decision / are my own feelings. Appreciate others ;-)
praesens