Hmmm, smiling here. Comparing yourself with a well worn tire @jaynie?! You don't look that old! Hahaha ... 😉

Agreed ...

"I am nowhere near trusting his motives but am more than happy for us to capitalise on the investment for as long as that is at our disposal. Trust is earned... and it is VERY early days."

... and compounded, for at least this Steemian, by his age ... He may be highly intelligent (no idea...), but he needs to have a lot of wisdom IMHO and these are not the same thing!

Over a long career and success in 5 industries, I have seen a lot of "the good, the bad, and the ugly" in the business world. Altruism, no matter what is said, is never part of it. How ruthlessly he pursues his profit motives should be clear soon enough, by his actions ... By which we will know a lot about his character ...

Until then, I am neither positive or negative on this big news. I am taking a "wait and see" attitude and ... While waiting ... Still here! 😊