The disappointing thing is, at end of day, the results of the formula are considered to be failed if it doesn't match consensus of public opinion.

It seems like for every issue that's come up, there's been a change in the formula,

The reaction to a disappointing announcement is really quite hostile. If you look at each statistic as it comes in, you can get mesmerized by the details. But if you aggregate them and look at all the numbers that are coming in it looks to us as if still about two out of three [announcements] are coming in above expectations.

We do not see enough in the strategy outlook to offset the slightly disappointing results.

Disappointing gross margins muted fourth-quarter results.

It's very, very sad, so disappointing. Even [ex-WorldCom chief] Bernie Ebbers, who got 25 years, is out pending appeal. We just have to now concentrate on the appeal.