Perhaps he has a line and doesn't want anyone else to wreck his chances? That would be understandable to all of us here, right?

Why can't someone with information simply help a guy out without having to know the ins/outs and what's/wherefores? Have we gotten so proprietary with information we'll only give it out if a particular set of parameters is met? That smacks of snobbery of the highest order.

OP: I hope your research yields results. I wish I could help, but this subject is outside my area of expertise. I was hoping to gain some knowledge along with you, but I'm not very confident at this point

DD