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To: Eric Wells who wrote (217)	5/17/2000 11:58:00 AM
From: 16yearcycle	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 57684

Eric, There are more than 3 judges, and I am one of them. There should be very minimal nonsense here: there is plenty of name calling and bs on a hundred other threads. Anyone who does a series of posts that are clearly taunting or a personal attack against another poster, should be removed. If, for example, kis had stayed on topic expressing an anti-amzn opinion, but not questioning the motivation of other posters, he would be welcome. We are working to make this thread a point/counterpoint, give and take on any and all equities. Commentaries and discourse on the US and world wide economy, and market direction are welcome, BUT without it becoming personal.

To: Eric Wells who wrote (217)	5/17/2000 12:40:00 PM
From: Tom Kearney	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 57684

Eric - Like we see with computer viruses, open forums can be crapped up by a single negative presence. IMHO, KIS has a very long history of fouling up threads on SI with nonsense seemingly intended only to get a rise out of people. I have had him on ignore for 6 months. But, that's not always enuff. Some people put a lot of time and serious thought into what is written here, and some share unique information and points of view, while others do amazing research that is so wonderful. They do this for free, and if their efforts are not respected, or are mocked, there is no reason for them to continue to share. These contributions are the most valuable resource on the web for investing, I think. Six months ago, on the QCOM thread we lost an incredibly valuable poster, who was pointlessly harassed by a non-sense poster. I hate seeing that happen. Somehow, there should be a way for serious investors to communicate in an open fashion without someone pooping on their effort. I am not a member of the committee controlling this thread, but I support their effort. Regards, Tom