Turr "No doubt in my mind either that the share price will break out when those shannigans are done"
I think it is important to recognize that the shenanigans will never stop. Whether on the Venture, or on the TSX or Nasdaq, this will always exist, ideally just at a much higher level. I think sometimes we blame too much on the Venture exchange, often there is a lot more to it.
This is not to say that the SP will not rise, the shenanigans can also be used to increase the SP. I am optimistic about the SP, actually I have "bet" on that.
Good luck!!