Have you ever supported, bought or mined a coin that died later on? Why did you support it? What did you learn from it?
I've supported and mined Heavycoin from its first day until it has become too difficult for me.
Back then we had the impression that everything a new coin needs for a breakthrough is a new and better algo. We were wrong. I still have those coins.
However, being there in the first days a coin is launched and mined is quite an experience.