...of people blabbering on subjects about which they obviously know nothing --- normally, I can simply ignore such comments, but some of these recent posts have crossed the line. I usually don't mention Brian because doing so creates some kind of controversy (which, in and of itself, I fail to understand), but I am going to make this single exception because Brian is my friend --- however, I will not engage in any continuing dialogue, answer any questions, or make any further comments beyond this post.

First of all, Brian was appointed to the Advisory Board --- that Board advises the company, not the retail shareholders. If someone can point me to official data that equates such a position to being a "shareholder rep" whose function is to "report to the retail shareholders", I will gladly and humbly stand corrected. However, the mere fact that some here have morphed Brian's status as a retail shareholder into some obligation to report what goes on within the Advisory Board doesn't necessarily make it so --- and just because Brian doesn't report to the retail shareholder community doesn't mean he is not faithfully performing his role, which is, as above, an advisor to PTSC.

To suggest that Brian is somehow in league, directly or indirectly, with others who are conspiring to manipulate PTSC's stock or otherwise harm the retail shareholder community is absolutely outrageous and completely irresponsible. Brian is one of the most intelligent, capable, and honest people I know, and for whatever it is worth coming from me, you can be absolutely assured that he continues to advise the company in ways that he feels are in the best interest of all retail shareholders. At the time of Brian's appointment to the AB, I did not know anyone who would have been a better choice --- and I still don't.

I have had my say now, I feel better having done so, and I will say no more. Brian, if you are reading this, I hope you will accept my apologies for being unable to show my usual level of restraint.

Best wishes to all, but respectfully, please refrain from rank speculation as to subjects on which you are lacking in knowledge.