Barb, Nathan does not write fiction at least not for a living.
And we are prepared to lose 100% of our investment or else we would be gone by now from this board.
I guess that is my whole point; "Why post over a continuous point of time when you have nothing at stake. I agree Barb, John G knows his stuff and does a through job on research. No argument I respect him. He knew when to short this stock for maximum gain. But right now he has admitted that he has covered.
If us stubborn longs want to get wiped out by TRBD management then I guess that is our choice. I am admitting now that this is our choice.
TRBD will either survive and flourish or else we will suffer the ugly consequences.
So, I could understand John G taking a few extra kicks at the TRBD corpse but why spend so much of his (and your) valuable time on a subject which is toast. Floydie and Michael Bidder been gone long ago. (Unless the short faternity yanks them for another "turbodump").
I realise this may be a pretty stupid topic to be discussing but I am just analysing a bit of curious human behaviour, that's all.
To me, the battle has been obviously won by all the shorts, no question.
So why stay here ? what keeps you hovering over TRBDF when the story is over. What is there to gain ? do you think Turby will rise again ?
Obviously not, so why not spent you time doing research on the many
other overvalued opportunities out there ?
I picked the following a while ago off the web maybe John's reasons for hanging is because of point #26.
Message boards Guidelines used by shorters.
1. Be anonymous, of course.
2. Use 10% fact and 90% suggestion in one's posts. Facts give credibility, while suggestion does the "sell".
3. Let others "help" you learn about a stock thereby developing rapport and a support base.
4. Use multiple handles, but develop a unique style for each.
5. Use multiple ISPs.
6. Start each new handle slowly to build acceptance.
7. Occasionally, use two handles to "discuss" an issue.
8. Do not show all your cards at once when slamming a stock. It's a war - it's ok to lose a battle as long as you save enough ammo to win the war.
9. Know your enemies - they will end up being your best weapons.
10.Only slam until the tide starts to turn. Let doubt carry the stock back with the tide.
11.Maintain an appearance of being open minded but a slant in either direction is acceptable.
12.Don't appear meek. No one follows the meek.
13.Strike just as your opponent starts to gather momentum but not before or you lose your sting.
14.Don't worry if people peg you for a slammer. The doubt will remain and that's what you are after.
15.If pegged, put up a brief fight, then let them feel they've won. This puts their guard down within a few days and your other handles can take over from there.
16.When slamming a stock, the intent is to minimize its rise, not to create an instant plunge.
17.To slam a stock requires you only to kill the dream not the company.
18.Use questions to invoke critical thinking and use statements to reinforce.
19.You can be liberal in your questions but be specific and precise in your statements.
20.Don't lie.
21.When slamming, encourage research beyond calling the company.You know people are far too lazy and it's only doubt you are after, not confirmation.
22.When slamming, discourage people from taking the company's word - encourage them to seek outside proof. If the company's history is bad, point them there.
23.When slamming, refer to missed deadlines and weak financials.
24.When slamming, if the price rises, blame it on a temporary mass reaction to a press release rather than real interest in the stock. Point out low volume and emphasize the selling.
25.Pretend to share the same concerns by learning what they want to hear.
26.And above all else, be unpredictable.
Barb, I agree though that it is John G's right to stay or go or to post or not post.
Have a great weekend
Lots like it will be great weatherwise.
Jim |
