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Technology Stocks : Cymer (CYMI) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Holyman who wrote (11132)	12/8/1997 12:31:00 PM
From: Holyman	Respond to of 25960

All: There are two major types of investors: the optimists and pessimists. The optimists (I for one, moreoften than not) will always look at the good and encouraging news. While, in my case, I do not wish something bad with Cymer to occur, nonetheless, I would also like to know and understand the "less than so good" occurrences, so that I will be better informed. Once, I were informed, then I can look inside the glass and consider it as half full before making a decision. These bad occurrences are often relayed in truly bad news. However, in many cases (as is the case of Cymer), uncertainties are often translated into rumors. This situation is inevitable. The pessimists (I for one, sometimes) will always look at the bad news or potential bad news first. I will keep asking about the bad news until I am satisfied and confident before making the decision. Once, I jump, I will always be alert to any bad news and/or rumors. When a rumor starts then my nightmare begins. I will be persistent in trying to find the truth behind the rumor, perhaps more so than the optimists. As a pessimist, I think I will complement the optimists, hence, maintain the objectivity of a thesis. I will say that the glass is half empty. Unfortunately, perhaps due to desperation and/or fear, I may ungallantly and untimely react to a bad news/rumor which can be misinterpreted as an anti-thesis holder. I think here, a benefit of the doubt is due. An anti-thesis concept holder will never be a pretender at all times. Besides, if a pessimist becomes an anti-thesis holder, as long as he/she is not a rumor monger, I should be able to handle the situation. Peace be with you all and God Bless.