To: 1st.mate who wrote (3435 ) 11/23/1999 8:43:00 PM From: Yorikke Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 4884
"With the negative posts on the thread lately, it is no wonder we are slipping,who would support the stock with such negativity for months." With all due respect to you and the thread...it's just not that important. Comments on this thread may effect some very short term market movements but it is very presumptuous to assume that it is any kind of a market mover. Minor characters, which most of us are, do not effect the play in the long run. Even 1 percent holders are at the mercy of the market and the major houses. The essential of this thread is the fact that it is not determinant. Therefore it is free. Ones investment is not going to be effected, in the long run, by comments on this thread. I do believe that short term market players can use this forum from time to time to lure others to buy or sell shares. On a day to day basis, for marginal actors seeking limited profits the thread may pose an opportunity of sorts. But the intent of these people becomes clear very quickly, and their ability to influence others can be countered. No one should let themselves be led to believe that it is essential to 'show a good attitude' on this or any other thread. This is not a ball game where a good attitude counts for something. This is the market where attitude is irrelevant. Stifling discussion limits, not enhances information. Information, and understanding information is a large part of what we are here for. If that discussion tends to be 'negative' at times then so be it. I believe that what some of have been harping on recently is that the information we are receiving is not verifiable, that we are not getting facts, but just rumors. No facts mean lower share prices. Making this clear to all though these long, painful and occasionally nasty discussions will have no permanent impact on price.