Once you jump into the swirling eddy of information that surrounds the IQD, it’s easy to get swallowed, kind of like being in a toilet while it is flushing. I find new sources of info everyday… heck, I added this blog less than a month ago. They all have their personalities. And now, after swirling in the ever-quickening stream for over a year, I offer my opinion of each one based on its value as an information source. Just my opinion, offered for your enlightenment and entertainment. Would appreciate your opinion as well.
DinarVets - Rating ****
Adam Montana, the "guy who wrote the book on the dinar" operates this site on two levels. In its public persona, it offers all the commentary, rumors and user-generated info any site can offer. Very civil. In its private, or VIP persona, it offers virtually no news at all. News arrives by the site owner's email when it is absolutely true and a done deal. The emphasis for VIP is what to do "after RV..." how to cash out economically including offshore banking advice - and promises of business investment opportunities after RV. You will never find "rate and date" info here but VIPs can expect text messages and emails once the RV happens - along with resources for taxes, estate planning, specially negotiated exchange rates with banks, etc. Following DinarVets makes you believe the RV is real.
Dinar Daddy's Tidbits - Rating ****
The forum on this site is pure news with backup links. There is no chitchat. There is no sense of insidership. The purpose of the site is to attract attention so they can sell more dinar. Now that we understand that, and whether we buy dinar or not there, we still appreciate the up-to-date news - with better translations than found anywhere else.
KTF Missions - Rating ***
As arguably the most-visited dinar site in the world, KTFM offers voluminous user content led by Frank Villa, known as Frank26. The site is heavily overlain with Christian sentiment including much prayer and a very caring on-line community. Heck, they even have their own cook book. It is here that the RV was first called "the blessing" which, when it occurs, certainly is apt. As for its news content, I would characterize the info on KTFM conference calls and written notes as well-reasoned, passionate, collaborative conjecture. And maybe that's the best that can come out of a very unformed, secretive Iraq. Frank26 is diligent as he sticks to his 1-2-3 predictions, cautions against reading too much into the information presented, and counsels people to be ever-patient. People appreciate the effort he puts out with his mods and admins.
CurrencyChatter - Rating **
These guys, commonly known as the GET team, are way behind in the Iraq news cycle. The site tries to do a lot of things, only one of which is Iraqi dinar info. News is typically days old. But rumors are fresh and common. This is the home of Okie the Oilman and various other imaginative prognosticators so if you want a boost where you can hear someone say "It's happening TODAY," this is the place.
Dinartrade - Rating *
This is not a news site but the sales site where Ali sells dinars. Nevertheless, there is a button for "Latest news" and it is interesting to see what this Iraqi-based organization, chooses as news. Most is economic, building a case for Iraq as a pending super-economy. You'll never find a hint of rate or date here which is consistent with what Ali says in interviews. Worth visiting once every other week... until the RV happens at which time, Ali will send you a text message on your phone with the best news of all.
Thanks for the nice note about DV :)
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