Posted in another thread but thought it may be useful here

[Ken Kenyon]

Bryan;

You had previously said that the rest of this year is going to be rough. You hang in there and I'll hang in there with you.

Thanks for the post, its just good to hear from you.

[cloud]

Thanks for the update Bryan! I have all the confidence in the world that everything will work out just fine. Looking forward with great anticipation for your next update!!

-Cloud-

[bigchris28]

Hay Bryan!!
Glad things seem to be panning out. I was wondering, for those who have invested money, like me that have put in over $10,000.00 have to start from scratch, or does our investment get carried over to the next System?
Thanks

[prefershop]

It would be nice to know as many lives have been affected and still are. Bankers were told, paying it back will be no problem. Now loans are in default. We go from a mind set of thinking we have something of value, to creat a better life for our family, to not knowing if we have anything much less being able to count on it AT all. We have very little information. Should we proceed with our life as we have nothing with PIPS or can you assure us we still have something? Is there going to be a trial that will decide? Do we need to wait on everthing until the trial is over?? Any idea of what our chances are?? Even a good fair or poor would be nice. I'm tired of guessing. Obviously you feel we will be back since you have some plans of restructure. Are those plans going to be reality or should we say hopeful until we know more about the banks decision. Yes, I am fishing.
Brenda

[porvaz]

When this states private.By invite only. Does this mean all the old pipsters are out? Are our accounts going to transfer into the new and improved pips? Sorry if I sound out of it. I am finally catching up with this. Took a while to find pips people.The people I told about pips is asking me. At least we have a base of things to come. Good Luck rebuilding.

[subodh]

Thanks Bryan, specially for taking care of small people.
I always appreciate your humanitarian attitude.

subodh

[donwon]

Hello Brian, I joined PIPS almost a year ago and never got a penny return. As you restructure, will there be provisions for PIPS members to at least get their principle back so that they can invest in the new program or withdraw as they choose? I agree that greed has brought about the downfall of many good programs. Thank you for your response to these questions. donwon

[kinsam]

Waiting for the day to come.
kinsam

[1playfulsalesman]

Hey Bryan, thanks for keeping us posted with what information you can provide. While not a long standing member I am a firm believer in the PIPS program. You have definitely given hope to so many "little guys" and I and my friends are all anxiously awaiting the time when we can all get back to making some money. Having met you personally in Toronto I know that you are truly an honest person who's dream is to help the "little guys" of the world and I thank you!

[jivani]

Bryan,

It is encouraging to hear that a new structure is in the works and I send you, Sharon and all the members out there my best wishes and prayers.

I was hoping to pm you with my question, but I couldn't find it as an option. So here goes...I know it may be to early to say, but I'm concerned about how my current account will be handled when we go forward. A few days prior to the shut down I had temporarily set my allocation percentage to 0% hoping to request a withdrawal. However, on the day I went to change the allocation back to 100% the site had been shut down and has been down ever since. It's been over two months since this occurred and I understand that it may still take quite some time after a decision is made by BON before a new structure can be implemented, but in terms of an account balance that is a tremendous decrease in account valuation. At first I thought I was alone in my predicament, but after reading many different threads on various sites, I know that I am not alone in my situation.

I understand that you may not be able to provide an answer at this time, but I'm hoping this situation is something you will take into consideration and deal with in an equitable manner when the appropriate time presents itself.

Wishing you all the best,

Sunnydaze

I had the same experience, joining PIPS in Dec. '04.

As Admin said that our ideas and comments are considered, I'd like to add mine into the pot. Bryan, I know that you understand that we can only speculate on everything, so these posts from you to stay connected with us are very nice, and very appreciated. We've trusted you, and continue to trust your integrity.
In order to benefit the "little guy", then it seems to me that everyone involved with PIPS should receive, if they haven't as yet, AT LEAST the initial amount of their loan back, or it should go forward. If this doesn't happen, then the little guy, the one least able to afford a loss, is out that money, which doesn't seem right to me. I'm guessing that this has been a consideration of yours.