"But these arguments only go one way, don't they?"
If this were an argument, the answer would be, "not really." I did read it in its original context, but the fact is that I only asked about it in the context of this thread. If it matters here are the two sentences leading up to the part that I quoted:
"It's really quite easy to pick out those who are not here to swap information and opinions, but are just here to influence your decisions. Look for excessive enthuisasm, purported "inside information", a breathless and unrelenting urging to "buy now" or "sell before it's too late"."
If I had quoted the above, I would have had to admit I could not, honestly, attribute the "inside information" or the "buy now" type pitches to PT. Certainly PT is enthusiastic, maybe even excessively so, but that is quite relative.
On the other hand, I also could not attribute "sell before it is too late" type pitch to you.
So, it didn't seem to apply to the two of you nor was I trying to apply it to anyone. If I had considered it applicable to the two of you, I would have pointed out that the BIG difference is that the enthusiasm of an investor seems quite "normal" to me, while a constantly negative stance from a non-investor doesn't seem normal. That might be a bias on my part. LOL
BUT...the bottom line is that I never accused or defended you or anyone in my original post. I merely asked if you would agree that the quote was a reasonable statement. It was asked in the context of this thread. Your answer was "nope." Therefore, I would conclude that you would not apply that measure to anyone here. So be it.
Bill |
