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To: A. Geiche who wrote (51210)	9/15/1999 4:12:00 PM
From: Gary Burton	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 95453

AG--No way Slider should 'shut up'. This should be a board for all views-that's how people learn something. If all one heard here were bullish views, I for one would probably go elsewhere as the bb would then be virtually useless. Before I buy a stock, I want to know all the negative sides, so that I can then assess matters with all the information and make my own decision. Bottom line-if FGI is going to go down here (it did today long before Slider commented), it is going to do so regardless of what anyone on this message board says-my 2c

To: A. Geiche who wrote (51210)	9/15/1999 4:16:00 PM
From: Webster Groves	Respond to of 95453

I like Slider's "seasoned" opinions as flamboyant as he wants to make them. He's usually on topic which should be the only prerequisite. Unseasoned investors should never trade on chat board posts. Seasoned investors can do what they want. I rarely play a Slider pick (except RRC) but like to see him stir the pot. Please, no censorship. If you want dignified opinions, read Barron's (but don't trade on that either). -wg P.S. My money will be with Slider when I pick up HLX at lot lower than it is now.

To: A. Geiche who wrote (51210)	9/15/1999 4:22:00 PM
From: CpsOmis	Respond to of 95453

Geicheman: RE: <Could you please shut up?> A bit of civility would be appreciated. Where do you think you are, at home talking with your family? I am long FGI in my 401K, and disagree with slider. One of the beautiful things about free speech is that the truth usually comes out. The only thing I am certain of at the moment is that FGI will be in play or a while. I think long term they will do fine. So slider doesn't trust what he sees. Leave a wallet on the street and see how long it takes for someone to pick it up. See how many will return it to its owner.... I am open to all opinions, as I am not God......

To: A. Geiche who wrote (51210)	9/15/1999 4:35:00 PM
From: SliderOnTheBlack	Read Replies (3) \| Respond to of 95453

Geiche; FGI was allready getting killed, before I posted a word Go talk to the insiders if you have a problem... yes; estate planning, gifts to children etc.... they sure as hell have lots of explanations - but; NO INSIDER BUYS ??? ...folks; those types of transfers are often done, as they allow the holdings to be sold, or shorted as a hedge more easily. This does not necessarially mean that is what is happening with FGI stock; so for the sake of arguing - I'll give you the fact that FGI has more "conincidental, more easily explained, "Selling, transfering, disposing" of Insider Shares - and to a percentage of the float; than ANY other Oilpatch stock I know of ??? It's the total absence of insider buying here - that is even MORE of an alarm bell than the insider selling, transfering, disposing of... - or any other name that you want to give to what it really is ! No institutional support/ownership of any degree relative to its peers. No insider buying The sector is up nearly 70% ytd and FGI is dead in the water... And "I" have an active imagination ????????????????????? C'Mon Boys - let's get out of denial ! Someone explain why this has dropped from $18-20 to $11 here right into the turn around of the entire sector ? Why has FGI literally become the posterchild for lagging here ? If insiders will not buy a once $48 stock at $10-$12; why should I ??? Geiche, hang in there;this will be a nice bounce play shortly... $9 back to $12 could ultimately be 30% for someone (VBG)... ... when and if the insiders start buying and buying big; then and only then does FGI become a longterm "BUY" versus just a trading vehicle...