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To: Night Writer who wrote (78889)	2/29/2000 3:25:00 PM
From: Nutty Buddy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 97611

I have an idea! Since this pig doesn't appear to be going anywhere anytime soon, why doesn't the company up the dividend to about 40 cents a quarter. That would put the yield at just over 6%. Then I can get Mom and Dad to buy some. This 2 1/2 cent stuff is a joke. Why even do it at all? Buddy

To: Night Writer who wrote (78889)	2/29/2000 3:28:00 PM
From: MeDroogies	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 97611

Actually, holding it at all qualifies me to post here. If you've lost patience, as I've posted before, you should sell the stock. Nobody tells anyone to buy or sell stock, let alone makes them do it. If you're unhappy...bail. I don't know what to tell you except that EVERYTHING...and I mean EVERYTHING...that I'm reading here is a virtual repeat of the AAPL thread 2 years ago. Lots of PO'd investors, company isn't communicating, company isn't performing...etc. What I find ASTOUNDING is that people buy a stock, then watch it tank....and continue to hold it as they bitch and moan. At that point, why hold it? Take the losses and move on to greener pastures. You're better off at that point. The reason is, some people actually want to hold to get their money back...even if it means holding 5 years. Meanwhile, in 5 years they may have earned much more elsewhere. NEW GUY???? Doesn't matter if I'm new, old, indifferent. If you think the company is F'd up...why buy it...let alone hold it?