Baba: "Stock message boards often use similar tactics to politicians - say it often enough and it become fact."

It's hard to get the facts straight when the company--like a politician--talks out of both sides of its mouth.

POET: "As a result of this volatility, and the prolonged downturn in stock price in recent years, certain of the outstanding options held by certain insiders of the company no longer provide adequate incentive to such officers and directors since their original pricing does not reflect the current market reality or likely scenarios for the share price."

POET: "We're moving forward and any given day now can provide the key moment that can launch the company's fortunes higher. That makes being part of POET at this time tremendously exciting."

They say, in a democracy, you get the government that you deserve. Same goes for a public company. I think we need to demand better.