One thing I have trouble understanding is the motivation of a 'passionate' gold bear.
Housing bulls, yes they have a VI in talking up their 'investments'.
Housing bears, I'm one of the many waiting for a chance to buy a sensibly priced house.
Gold bulls - of course they're going to push the one-way certainty of the bet.
Gold bears - waiting to buy when it's cheap?. Warning others not to rush in and waste their money - why should they care, it has no effect on their life whatsoever.
Doing the right thing, to save potential gold buyers from losing their savings? - but what if they're wrong?.