Ken,
You wrote:
>SI and other forum members have a right to disclosure as the intentions of hostile
>forum posters, particularly when those intentions are other than investment
>oriented. SI should take particular care not to allow its members to be manipulated
>by persons serving other than investment oriented agendae."
I respectfully disagree. I oppose ALL forms of MANIPULATION, but I do favor open and
vigorous debate of any and all issues that may interest the public, of which
investors are only a subset. Reasoned arguments, supported by verifiable facts interest
me far more than the motives or agenda of their presenter.
I have participated in the PMTI and TLZ threads, promoting my consumer advocacy
agenda. Those companies are two of the better known manufacturers/promoters of
laser hair removal systems, which my research has revealed provide very poor
efficacy in relation to the cost of treatment. Moreover potential treatment outcomes
frequently are misrepresented to consumers, especially at the clinical level. Most
of my efforts are aimed at informing consumers; however, I believe that investors
have an equal interest in learning the facts. Certainly value-investors cannot afford
to ignore issues relating to the price/value of a company's goods and services.
My identity, location, e-mail address, and agenda were stated. Quite a few people
were grateful for the verifiable information I provided, which they could use,
regardless of my motives. Others angrily accused me of being a short-seller, a
promoter of a competing technology, a kook, or abnormal. I welcome such expressions
of doubt, for doubt is central to understanding.
Don't wall yourself off from the world. Invite EVERYONE to participate here, and
afford them plenty of doubt!
Ted Molczan
Toronto |
