"On a more serious note, there are two camps here. There is a camp that honestly believes that mere winning of lawsuits against potential infringer's is going to drive the PPS to $5, or $10 or more."

What camp is this? Can't recall this being stated...?

"...(and I laugh when I see people refer to IP litigation as a business model)..."

How do you explain all the recent articles with "opinions" contrary to yours on this subject? I would have to say it's a much better business plan than we could've expected without it and has helped to put us as you state "in the best place it's been in 10 years..."

Coyote