Dude FX or should I say Cooldude respectfully?

You stated in your initial post :"I have a fair chunk of this stock, purchased at different times throughout the last 18 months. I really don't care how Silverado paid for the editorial (stock/cash), I am trying to evaluate how much merit I give to it."

Where have you been for the last 18 months if you have a "FAIR CHUNK" OF Silverado? Suddenly out of nowhere you appear. Please don't get paranoid re Koala or anyone else on this forum. Personally I don't think anyone can answer your question - that is up in the air - none of us were part of the agreement involved. None of us know the details.

My advice: -- Stay COOL dude & don't worry so much!

P.S. We have had a lot of experrience with potential invaders & bashers on this forum, & in short you have to prove yourself - no offence intended.