[coryl]

I don't particularly need definitive answers to my questions, it was really an open invitation for anyone to share if they've had any experience. Thats why the title of my post was "What do you know about stocks/securities barriers and startups?".

Actually, a person wouldn't even need to know any answers or have had experience. If they happened to come across a relevant article recently, even that would be awesome.

I'm sorry my post insulted you and your norms for social conduct. I think you should leave it to the person who "has the answers" to view my request as an insult or not.