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To: KevRupert who wrote (11966)	6/18/2001 8:46:05 PM
From: Sagace	Respond to of 15615

"Cheerleading..." response While everyone who contributes to or reads this thread on a regular basis appreciates intelligent criticism, and even welcomes well thought out "negative" views relating to GX, your post is yet another example of a poorly thought out, reactionary criticism. Robert Sheldon presumably invests money for those who are interested in LONG TERM INVESTMENTS. By your superficial standard, any money manager whose portfolio has gone down during a RELATIVELY BRIEF period of time (a rather long list in recent months) is an idiot and should be fired. If those who have entrusted their money to a manager like Robert were looking for a quick kill, then perhaps, in your remarkably narrow sense, he has failed. But in the far more likely event that his investors have long term goals, your comments lose whatever was left of their modest weight. Finally, in stark contrast to Robert, who supports his favorable views on GX with substantive points, you (and other recent arrivals) attempt to snipe with an empty rifle.

To: KevRupert who wrote (11966)	6/18/2001 8:50:38 PM
From: trainleaving	Respond to of 15615

Please provide an argumentative counter-view and we'll take it to heart. Here is a counter-view from a (very) long: The downturn in the economy could cause such a slowdown of growth that any new age telecom company will find it hard to find new customers. If the economy becomes even worse, those customers of "the big three" looking for better and/or cheaper service with fewer contracts may decide to hold off any changes, especially if it appears that the survivability of the new age telecom companies is in doubt, compounding the problem. As far as specific doubts of GX, I can't dig up any. All of the arguments I see against GX are macro views. GX is in the best position of the (global) new age telecom companies, with a fully funded network that is almost complete, and a very shrewd set of leaders who know how to get cash when it is needed. Of course, who knows. They could warn on earning tomorrow for all I know.....

To: KevRupert who wrote (11966)	6/18/2001 9:16:06 PM
From: RobertSheldon	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 15615

claims all that is positive and fails to ever admit he is wrong. WHAT HAVE I BEEN WRONG ABOUT you knucklehead? I fail to see that any part of GX's model has not met or exceeded expectations. Considering this what should I apologize for? I will not apologize to folks like you who need their hand held each time a stock does not go straight up – especially in the middle of a bear market. Quit your sniveling and come back with a real reason to be displeased with me. You should consider immediately ceasing all your investing activities and consider if money market funds are more appropriate due to your extreme shortsightedness, lack of understanding of the investment process and general emotional state. Whew! That felt good.

To: KevRupert who wrote (11966)	6/18/2001 9:33:58 PM
From: DWB	Respond to of 15615

How nice of you to play the martyr... Why would anyone want to "thrash your existence and postings"? But in the spirit of discussion... Could you point to a post where Mr. Sheldon was wrong about something? I'm wondering what you want him to apologize for... Have you noticed the general trend in the market lately? Think there are a lot of people who might not have gotten the tech wreck predicted correctly? Were you around 12 months ago when Mr. Sheldon was warning everyone about the froth in the market, and to "know what you own, and why"? Was that incorrect as well? If my investment horizon is for retirement in 2015, have I lost money, seeing as how I'm not interested in selling anytime soon, and would be penalized severely from the government for trying to get access to the 40lK or IRA money? Maybe the anger should be directed at ourselves (if we feel so inclined). Nobody put a gun to our heads to make us hit the buy button. DWB