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Technology Stocks : InfoSpace (INSP): Where GNET went! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: tahoe_bound who wrote (17461)	3/13/2000 3:00:00 AM
From: tahoe_bound	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 28311

Re: Our side Unfortunately, GNET the stock does not care about individuals on one side or the next. It does not care who is biased, who is objective and who is not, unless they are an influential analysts, or a large inside seller or buyer. If being on the "righteous" side mattered for EYTS late last year for example, it would not have tanked 80%. Same for all of the "old economy" S&P stocks making billions in profits and very strong management, not to mention huge individual and institution interest. Sure, I too am on the "right" side, long now, but how will that help me or you when conditions indicate it is time for me to adapt? Since I am already invested all I want to be, as are many GNET holders, the next time they place an order it will be a "-" showing up on the screen. At that point they will not care what side they are on anymore, they will be happy, whenever that is, that they have hopefully made out very well. On the other hand, the shorts that everyone despises, think of it this way. They will be guaranteed "+" signs instead, as they will have to cover. So who is really doing which "side", any favors!! It is futile to try to "take control" of the message board sentiment. In the first place, too much sentiment one way or another is often a contrary indicator. A better way to "take control" instead of futile arguing with other posters who won't change their opinions, may be to write or call the company more frequently with questions and suggestions. I have, I wonder how many actually do? For instance, I have already mentioned some ideas. Like very cheap local cable TV (late night CNN and TBS type of thing) quick commercial spots and radio ads. For gosh sakes, small tire shops and manicure parlors advertise late at night on cable, so it cant be too much. Nothing fancy, just something quick and inexpensive to get the name out. Someone mentioned the sides of city busses or commuter trains. Great idea. Again, how much is that. Or how about Paul Allen putting Go2Net and others on the reader boards facing the court for Portland Blazer games. Some of these are nationally televised. He owns the team. Same with the Seahawks. How about at those games, or any other venue, someone passing out little flyers at the turnstile offering 6 free months (example) to SI? They could also do this in Times Square, or in front of the New York Stock Exchange. They could tell CNBC and CNN that they are offering something like this maybe, all they have to do is sign on and register... think this would get some attention ? The point is, there are a lot of very inexpensive but creative "guerilla marketing" ideas that many here could come up with and suggest to the company. How about writing financial publication editors, or influential analysts asking why they have not covered GNET? There is strength in numbers, the more who do this, the better. Instead of worrying who is on which side, in my opinion it would behoove many investors who have a large stake to be more proactive instead of reactive, at least then you could feel like you tried to make a small difference.