One of the enduring features that makes Seeking Alpha unique and successful is the community it fosters between readers and contributors as we collectively "seek alpha" together. Investment ideas get immediate feedback, and thoughtful comments and dialogue can shape the arguments for and against a given thesis. I have contributed to Seeking Alpha on-and-off for seven years, and now have more than 12,000 followers through millions of page views. Some readers reach out to me directly through the message function with observations and questions. While I would like to answer each individually, my authorship here