Hi, Donypee and thanks for the question. The directive didn't come from Noront, it is simply one of our rules. Otherwise, what stops anybody from posting to a client site (call it "ABC Resources") and state:

"I just spoke to the CEO of ABC Resources and he told me we are being bought by Barrick next week".

Taking any such posts down doesn't imply the particular member was untruthful. Rather, because we can't determine the validity of any offline conversations with management, we have to take any of them down that specifically deal with insider / material information. It is for everybody's good.

This is a very specific and limited circumstance and in no way stifle's discussion.

On the other hand, "if you think your thinking has reached a conclusion that is not proven", post away. That is one of the important functions of this board. It is your opinion and your thinking, not attributed to a specific employee of a public company.

Thanks for the question and I trust this clarifies things.

Regards,
George