>It seems that, this time around, investors aren't willing to risk much money on "anticipation" --- instead, they want results, and they want some measure of assurance that those results will lead to a means of being able to put money in their pockets instead of merely rewarding insiders. IMO, this can only begin with a judgment of infringement, or settlements so large (perhaps even larger than back in early 2006) that the mere dollar value strikes fear in the hearts of other alleged infringers.

I for one have given up on the cheer leading. I just hope that everything will turn out for our good as we expect.