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To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (171324)	9/28/2002 3:48:45 AM
From: tcmay	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

"It is clear that multiple aliases (some used interchangeably by different individuals) were used by these people in an attempt to manipulate public opinion. Do you agree that using multiple aliases is an attempt to manipulate public opinion and is grounds for immediate permanent suspension from SI and furthermore would be strongly discouraged by Intel (the company) if it knew any of its employees were practicing it on investment threads? " Let's get something straight: a name is whatever a person or entity uses. Talk of "official names" when there is never any checking of names, of who "TPGPRETHTNDR" is, or who "Choomolunga" is, or even who "Elmer Phud" is...this all means that nonsense about "multiple names" is just that, nonsense. SI has never required "proof of names." The Net in general lacks the infrastructure to do this (and even if it had it, I have multiple IDs.) I was never asked in any way to prove any of my screen names, which SI was once handing out like popcorn. I registered in 1996, I registered a while later, and I registered more recently. And so on. If they can prove that I have used multiple names, they may do as they wish. If they falsely accuse me, though, then I will be justified in how I will respond. We who are fighting the evil of AMD must use what we can. AMD is a charade organization. Intel must drive it out of business. CRUSH II is on schedule. --A User

To: THE WATSONYOUTH who wrote (171324)	10/1/2002 12:20:33 PM
From: fingolfen	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 186894

Well....I agree that while there probably is no organization within Intel to manipulate SI, there has been a de facto effort by former Intel employees, Intel contractors, and current Intel employees to do just that. Oh please... It is clear that multiple aliases (some used interchangeably by different individuals) were used by these people in an attempt to manipulate public opinion. Do you agree that using multiple aliases is an attempt to manipulate public opinion and is grounds for immediate permanent suspension from SI and furthermore would be strongly discouraged by Intel (the company) if it knew any of its employees were practicing it on investment threads? SI is an enthusiast bulletin board... it is not the "public" NOR should it be considered representative of "public opinion". In terms of demographics, the SI boards are only one step above the Yahoo boards, where anyone can (and many probably do) have as many aliases as they wish. So what!?!?!? Sounds to me as if you're taking this board way too seriously. It's, at best, a medium to exchange ideas and thoughts. It is not "public opinion". It is not a "marketing tool". It's a bunch of people sitting around nattering away about a few select topics. Given the extreme leeway, you really have to try hard to get thrown off SI. Did you ever consider why it seems to be so easy for the Intel faithful?? Again, it sounds to me like you're taking this board and your choice of microprocessor WAY too seriously... Intel is a corporation... they're in this business to make money. AMD is a corporation... they're in this business to make money. So long as that business is practiced within the limits of the law, there are no "good guys" or "bad guys", just "successful companies" and "unsuccessful companies" and everything in between. If it becomes a religion for you, may I suggest getting your butt off of this board and into the place of worship of your choice...