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Originally posted by Old Pilot View PostI've had about enough lecturing/moralizing for one day. Since FF said that the finder will have "earned it", then the finder won't otherwise be obligated, in my opinion, to FF (i.e., to "carry the torch").
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Originally posted by Old Pilot View PostI've had about enough lecturing/moralizing for one day. Since FF said that the finder will have "earned it", then the finder won't otherwise be obligated, in my opinion, to FF (i.e., to "carry the torch").
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Originally posted by Old Pilot View PostI've had about enough lecturing/moralizing for one day. Since FF said that the finder will have "earned it", then the finder won't otherwise be obligated, in my opinion, to FF (i.e., to "carry the torch").
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Originally posted by Zapster View Post
Expanding on your angle, it is almost a certainty that the person who eventually solves the clues and successfully retrieves the treasure will have invested far more hours doing so than Forrest did crafting the poem, hiding the treasure, consulting with lawyers, researching applicable laws, etc. The winner will have earned it... and the right to share as much or as little info with the searcher community as they choose.
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Quest: keep in mind that Forrest has more than once equivocated about whether HE would be 100% sure it was found. If *he* is uncertain, then where does that leave us?
That said, Forrest is wise and so doesn't like to speak in absolutes, but I think he figured out a setup that gives him high confidence he'll know. I think that system is more likely to be psychological (incentive) than technological.
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Originally posted by Zapster View PostQuest: keep in mind that Forrest has more than once equivocated about whether HE would be 100% sure it was found. If *he* is uncertain, then where does that leave us?
That said, Forrest is wise and so doesn't like to speak in absolutes, but I think he figured out a setup that gives him high confidence he'll know. I think that system is more likely to be psychological (incentive) than technological.
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Originally posted by Quest View Post
It seems to me Forrest was holding back on giving out such info as Subchapter S. Subchapter S as current owner of treasure is huge. Anyone can look up Subchapter S rules and it is not a passive type of corporation. Personally I think Forrest has put a requirement of press release when Subchapter S Corp is transferred.
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Originally posted by Zapster View PostIt still requires the cooperation of the finder, something Forrest can't guarantee. No doubt there are folks who want to stay 100% off the grid; statistically, probably not the type of person who will figure it all out, but Forrest at least recognized the possibility.
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Originally posted by Zapster View PostIt still requires the cooperation of the finder, something Forrest can't guarantee. No doubt there are folks who want to stay 100% off the grid; statistically, probably not the type of person who will figure it all out, but Forrest at least recognized the possibility.
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I think it would be hard for a vast majority to keep the secret a secret. Not give Forrest the swan song ending he deserves. Obvousily the treasure in worth a minimum 10× its content value because of the story behind it You wouldn't be able to sell several of the items because they would instantly traced back to ff. If you tried pawning off over a hundred $20 gold eagles coins. I'm pretty sure that would raise a flag somewhere too. And why would you consider making less then a 10th of the value just not to pay taxes while also not cashing in on the grand prize item ff put as a bonus probably to help defer taxes. I believe it was originally a 100 grand note. I'll finish up with the people saying it is found. If Foreest is positive the treasure is already in someone's possession . But they didn't notify him or act on the bonus confirmative. Why would he not release that information. It doesn't do ff any good to wait 30 days to say it has been found. Even thou you cant see the treasure from google earth or even a live feed camera system. I think there a barrier ( safe passage) before the treasure spot ff has a way of observing or detecting to confirm. I'm hoping the whole story/poem is true to his beginning words. And a kid is really able to finish IT... Just the poem and a map.
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Originally posted by Sunburnt1 View PostI think it would be hard for a vast majority to keep the secret a secret. Not give Forrest the swan song ending he deserves. Obvousily the treasure in worth a minimum 10× its content value because of the story behind it You wouldn't be able to sell several of the items because they would instantly traced back to ff. If you tried pawning off over a hundred $20 gold eagles coins. I'm pretty sure that would raise a flag somewhere too. And why would you consider making less then a 10th of the value just not to pay taxes while also not cashing in on the grand prize item ff put as a bonus probably to help defer taxes. I believe it was originally a 100 grand note. I'll finish up with the people saying it is found. If Foreest is positive the treasure is already in someone's possession . But they didn't notify him or act on the bonus confirmative. Why would he not release that information. It doesn't do ff any good to wait 30 days to say it has been found. Even thou you cant see the treasure from google earth or even a live feed camera system. I think there a barrier ( safe passage) before the treasure spot ff has a way of observing or detecting to confirm. I'm hoping the whole story/poem is true to his beginning words. And a kid is really able to finish IT... Just the poem and a map.
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Originally posted by Quest View Post
Sure, initial cooperation. As Forrest said the extra thing that tells the rest of the story is substantial. I'm thinking the "big mouth bass" finder will not have issue. I'm also thinking the skidish searchers are at a disadvantage as bold and brave are not part of their personality.
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Originally posted by Zapster View Post
"Skittish" or smart? You forget the 7%ers (perhaps a conservative estimate on Forrest's part). Are you prepared for the GUARANTEED onslaught of (frivolous, but tedious) lawsuits, let alone the mentally disturbed axe-wielders and giant pit diggers? Some moron just got cited a few days ago for rappelling into Yellowstone Canyon... IN WINTER! These, unfortunately, are amongst the types of people the finder has to consider prior to going public.Last edited by Quest; 01-23-2020, 06:01 AM.
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