Some of you are asking thoughtful questions (a tip of the hat to
Geoff Lee and Duncan Anker, among others, who have contacted me
directly).  Now, let me provide a few answers that will perhaps
inspire more of you.
 

First of all, as you read further, you will better understand
why my identity cannot be revealed.  Let it be said again that I
am a messenger, simple as that.  I cannot tell you who has sent
me, but I can say that I was directed to you because you're a
strong collective body of Pink Floyd fans and experts.
 

Those of your newsgroup who have chosen to "flame" my postings
because I won't divulge my identity are clearly choosing to
focus on the messenger and not what has been disclosed in the
messages.  This is unfortunate.  I would like to think that for
all your time spent listening, discussing and thinking about
Pink Floyd, you would be drawn to something unique and
potentially extraordinary.
 

More importantly, to those of you who have been following my
earlier messages, do not be intimidated by the jeers of the
others.  Have faith and be assured that what I am about to
explain is very real.
 

AS SOME OF YOU HAVE SUSPECTED, "The Division Bell" is not
like its predecessors.  Although all great music is subject
to multiple interpretations, in this case there is a central
purpose and a designed solution.  For the ingenious person
(or group of persons) who recognizes this - and where this
information points to - a unique prize has been secreted.
 

          How and Where?
 

          The Division Bell
 

          Listen again
 

          Look again
 

          As your thoughts will steer you
 

          Leading the blind while I stared out the steel
            in your eyes
 

          Lyrics, artwork and music will take you there
 

FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, I have watched and found that you have
speculated on one level on meanings.  However, no one
among you has yet discovered the beginnings of what has
always been there and the unusual challenge that has been
included.  So now I have been given a task -- as your
"guide" -- to begin pointing you in the right direction.
 

LET ME BE CLEAR: For those of you willing to think through
this perplexing and intricate problem, a singular prize
awaits.  But, the challenge is accompanied by a
particularly complex solution.  For those of you who
choose to ignore or even ridicule this posting, it is
your loss.  It will be your own skepticism that precludes
you from participating.
 

If you choose to discuss your progress openly on this
forum, I will be able to help steer you from time to time.
 

CAREFULLY REVIEW my previous messages and this very
posting for additional help and a place to begin.
 

Best of luck.
 
 

- Publius

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