To: OFW who wrote (2110 ) 12/23/1997 11:54:00 AM From: Prudent Investor Respond to of 4276
To All: I would like to make a few comments regarding Offie's recent postings. I have always believed that information is the lifeblood of an investor. In this modern age, those with information have a distinct advantage over those without it. Therefore, it is very important that any information that can have any possible relevance should be available to the entire investing public. Frank Fontaine read Offie's postings and chose to find them irrelevant. THAT IS HIS CHOICE. I read Offie's postings and chose to find them extremely relevant. THAT IS MY CHOICE. I defend his choice as well as mine. Each of us has the right to make those choices. THE WHOLE POINT IS THAT TO HAVE THE ABILITY TO MAKE THOSE CHOICES, THE INFORMATION HAS TO BE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. In my opinion, it is not good for someone to filter the information before the public has access to it. It is not good when the information is not disclosed because someone does not consider it "materially relevant". I say, put it out there and let each investor decide for him/herself. I believe that every investor, past, present or future, as well as other interested parties following this thread, owe a large debt of gratitude to Steve Norris for taking the time, trouble and expense to research and publish the information contained in his postings. Even the most gung-ho supporter of the company has to admit that this information was presented in the fairest manner possible. Ladies and Gentlemen, the truth is the truth. The truth does not have any hidden agendas. The truth does not have any ulterior motives. The truth is simply that: the truth. Thanks, Steve (a.k.a. Offie). Well done. Russell Smith (a.k.a. Prudent Investor)