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To: Ted David who wrote (2838)	6/8/1999 9:15:00 PM
From: Big Dog	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17683

Dear Ted: Is it true that Jim Cramer and Herb Greenberg will not be regulars on CNBC? Something about their connection with TheStreet.com makes them indirect competitors? I hope that it isn't true. I enjoy them a lot!

To: Ted David who wrote (2838)	6/8/1999 9:27:00 PM
From: BostonView	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 17683

td, I'm surprised you thought I was looking for a response here to my request. Quite the contrary. I assumed you would quietly forward my concerns to the proper people at CNBC. No more, no less. BV

To: Ted David who wrote (2838)	6/8/1999 10:02:00 PM
From: Ian@SI	Respond to of 17683

Ok Ted, How about asking the DLJ analyst who cut 4Q earnings estimates for PC companies just what the hell a lock down is? For a term that wasn't part of the English language yesterday, it sure got used by CNBC frequently enough today. And is 22% any different that it would be in any year even without a Y2K hysteria being created by the media and the consultant community? And doesn't that mean that more than 3 times as many companies (78%) will carry on business as usual and probably even grow their purchases? It's now 8 trading days to triple witching Friday. I think CNBC should ask these dickheads much more probing questions as they proceed to use CNBC to help them manipulate the markets. Just my 2¢ worth. Ian.

To: Ted David who wrote (2838)	6/9/1999 8:52:00 AM
From: PMS Witch	Respond to of 17683

I thought loyalty and honour were out of fashion. Glad I'm wrong, PW.

To: Ted David who wrote (2838)	6/9/1999 11:01:00 AM
From: Kathryn Anshutz	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17683

Hi All - One thing I've always wanted to know regarding any business-news program is which commentators/guests pay for their air time. I remember one occasion when a familiar face ran into trouble with the law and, subsequently, an anchor described him as someone who paid to be on the show (I forget the wording he used) when reporting on the matter. I would really like to know how to distinguish people who pay a fee for their air time and people who are paid to comment. The difference matters when placing someone's remarks in context. ka