I have until recently been a supporter, but I just finished selling all my shares at this moment. The reason? Beyond trolls, critics and fanboys, whose opinions I have been reading and carefully taking with a grain of salt, I have had a negative personal experience which has made me get out of this venture.
So here is the story: I really liked (and still like) the idea behind Neo. Bringing the world of Bitcoin to the masses beyond tecchie nerds like most of us is a dream, and Neo's plan seemed quite sound (even though they lacked some financial planning) and feasible. All the way up to the IPO communication has been great from both Danny and the PR guy, and there was one part of the press communicate after the IPO which really caught my attention:
International Expansions
There is significant interest from individuals and groups to expand the Neo and Bee brand internationally, as well as interest from others who wish to emulate what Neo has started. We are willing to help anyone who wants to build professional services in the Bitcoin space, including those that wish to emulate what we are doing here. More professional businesses aimed at the masses will only serve as good thing for Bitcoin.
Coincidentally, I was about to move to Argentina, a country with shares many similarities with Cyprus (recent bail-in, distrust in the banking system, stringent capital controls, etc), with the idea of starting some kind of business and I thought I had seen the light (as I have some relevant experience and many contacts in the country). Immediately I got in touch with Danny and also the NEO-PR guy introducing myself thinking that at least they would get back to me even if it was to say "sorry, not interested in that market" or "we already have someone". Now, 3 weeks have passed since I wrote to them and I haven't heard back a single word. Nothing, nada, nichts.
So, if this is the interest they show in "expanding the business" (added of course to the general recent lack of communication), I don't want to take part in the venture any longer. I sincerely do hope that investors who decided to stay will succeed and make a nice profit, but for me the game is over with a 20% loss.