I might be alone here, but I see us as gamblers. I don't consider us investors.

I get that. And this isn't a regulated market like stocks.
However, the octocoin developers have referred to this community as investors and people making an investment in this coin.
Apparently one more thing I should not have believed in.
I feel your frustration. No one has more invested in Octo than I do. I've written off my "investment" and if it pays off in the future then it's like hitting the lottery.
Good luck to everyone.