Yes, separating market effects from leadership issues is tough. Investors often mix the two, and that shapes public perception. For Bryan Legend’s projects, complaints about delayed updates or unclear communication could be just as damaging as financial losses. The issue is that once confidence drops, even legitimate efforts to rebuild trust are uphill. Community scrutiny becomes constant, and small missteps are magnified. Understanding how perception forms in these environments helps make sense of investor reactions and why repeated reports across different groups can raise concerns even when formal evidence is lacking.