I think it is OK to be optimistic, but I think that it has gotten to the point of some folks deliberately trying to keep rumors afloat that they can produce, or that someone has made progress, just to keep the project afloat and prices up.

That is not optimism, it is poor business practice (ethically, not monetarily I guess).
I totally agree with this...thats the whole reason I never owned a Desert or the gene till eairler this week...they may never ever prove to reproduce...which would be a shame...
I am treating the female I got just like a "Dinker" with a wild pattern...and it would be great if someone has the answers they would publish it...
I just have a feeling a breeder out there has done it but wants to re-test their findings to make sure it wasnt a fluke.
Its either me being hopeful or hard headed...been accused of both before.
Travis
Lair of Dragons