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To: DanZ who wrote (11539)	2/16/2004 6:19:14 AM
From: Ron McKinnon	Respond to of 11568

Dan, thanks my vote take a break for a couple of months see what kind of posts take place here over time then take a new look at the issue

To: DanZ who wrote (11539)	2/16/2004 3:29:51 PM
From: Howard S.	Respond to of 11568

Thoughts on the Z Portfolio...How about doing something similar to the contests run each January? Participation was very good with both of those contests. However, instead of running a month-long contest with a limit on the number of stocks and trades, assign each contestant a beginning portfolio of $50,000 and let it be traded over a period of three to six months. Similar to the January contest rules, I think each stock purchased should be bought at the open and sold at the close to improve accounting and accountability.

To: DanZ who wrote (11539)	2/16/2004 8:04:48 PM
From: UC Slug	Respond to of 11568

Hi Dan, I would go with option one if that was possible and leave the portfolio as it was previously. One thought is we may limit the number of trades per week/month by participant. Anyways, I enjoyed the portfolio and used information here often. I have not posted any trades and will not until we have resolved the issues with the platform. Thanks for your hard work!! Slug

To: DanZ who wrote (11539)	2/16/2004 8:12:28 PM
From: aniela	Respond to of 11568

Dan, I would go with option one as well. Let's leave it the way it was. And without any restrictions on the trading unless it causes too much work for the "accountant". wiesia

To: DanZ who wrote (11539)	2/20/2004 2:59:17 PM
From: StockDung	Respond to of 11568

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