Update: I am still in the process of having the mass spec tests evaluated. I have formed a few opinions at this point, but I don't believe I have enough information to confidently make a statement one way or the other regarding the situation in its entirety. One thing I will say is that out of everyone I have spoken to so far, not a single one of them had anything negative to say about Big D or his products. Frankly, none of them thinks Big D was trying to scam anyone with these results, regardless of whether they believe the spec results are real or not. I realize this may be confusing, but as with many things in life, there may be more than meets the eye.
In addition, NONE of the people I have consulted about this (some of whom are highly respected, well known on the boards and intimately involved with this side of the UGL business) are associated with Big D's business in any way, nor do they stand to profit in any way by relaying their opinions to me. All these conversations took place privately and I believe their opinions/feelings on the matter are honest and un-biased. Of course, it would be great if they coud post here themselves and share freely, but they do not want to get publically involved or have their names associated with their opinions on a public forum. While I can understand this, I am also aware that this makes everything I just said heresay, but it's all I can offer right now.
I appreciate everyones contributions in this thread from the UGL owners, to the Mods, to the general member/customer. Without these forums and the people that frequent them, we would be deprived of a huge advantage.