DT,
There are several definitions of hype in my dictionary, but the one that fits this particular situation:
To publicize, promote, or exploit by touting.
Touting is defined many ways also, but the one that fits:
To solicit customers, votes, or patronage.
On your first day on SI, it is my humble opinion that what you were doing was "hype". There were others that expressed the same opinion.
Some took you up on your offer, did their own research, and joined you.
I did not, wishing to wait for a few days and watch the action.
My message was simply my thoughts on the posts.
Anyone is free to review my posts. I have never hyped any issue, whether long or short.
As stated previously, I meant nothing personal, and this will be my last public post on the subject.
Have fun,
Phil |
