To: American Spirit who wrote (7098 ) 5/5/2001 3:44:36 AM From: Chris Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 52237 ** DECISION ON AMERICAN SPIRIT ** I have decided NOT to ban American Spirit. 1) I have and will only analyzed his comments on THIS thread only, and have dismissed his comments posted on other threads. 2) I do admit that his remarks were initially HARSH and VERY CRITICAL . However, thanks to the outcry by other people on the thread, I think American Spirit has "toned down" his attitude and harshness. 3) I do realize that some of complaints about "off-topic" posts. I suggest that any off topic posts be pre-written with "OT" at the start of the post. 4) Again, my power to ban people is to protect others from attacks and NOT to censure difference in market opinion or analysis. 5) To American Spirit DIRECTLY: Your response to me in this postMessage 15738567 My reply to you is that this thread, Stock Attack II, IS NOT THE CLOWN thread . Thus, the feeling of being attack and revenge SHOULD NOT be CARRIED forward to here. If you have reviewed our thread for the last few months and years (at stock attack I), we have NEVER EVER attack other people's opinions. This is possibly the main reason for the outcry by others when you claimed that you were attacked. I do understand that if you were attacked by the CLOWN thread, then you should direct your "anger" at the CLOWN thread and not bring them to the Stock Attack Thread. And if you were banned by the Clown thread, then possibly you can start your own thread. ----------- Finally, this decision can BE CHANGED if American Spirit resumes his ATTACKING and harsh CRITICISM. I consider this post as my 2nd warning post to American Spirit to respect others. For those not aware, the 3rd warning will result in a BAN. For those who dislike American Spirit, the "ignore" feature is the best option for now. Thank you for your support.