To: MICHAEL J ZWEBNER who wrote (4036 ) 1/28/1998 6:07:00 PM From: Mark[ox5] Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 4489
MJZ-- I think I need to add one point to my last post. Being a new investor (just in for exactly a week at this point) I think you need to understand that some NEW people may read these boards as just hype. Ive passed this stock along to others and some like it, and some think its hype. Everyone is entitled to an opinion. Also, it makes some people wary when every post is positive and their isnt much "hard discussion" but instead just acceptance of "good things will come in the future". The long timers here have developed a comraderie (sp?) and they dont question management or managements plans, they just BELIEVE. To someone new looking to invest that doesnt cut it as a reason to invest. So that is perhaps why some people are hesitant. Personally, I am taking the plunge because to me it shows a lot of cajones to be so positive and for management to post on the board. Also, there are people here who have followed the stock a long time and REALLY believe in it with a passion. My basic point is that to other new or potential investors they will come to the 2 thread(s) and just see a lot of enthusiasm and rah rah and not much in cold, hard numbers.. i.e. EPS projections, breakdowns of revenue etc. SO they call it "hype" instead. This isnt my personal position so dont respond to me =) All Im saying is from what other potential investors have told me that is their view on things. (and yes, their loss as you say) On the other hand, you can say they should do their own DD and decide for themselves. But an arguement to that is, then why do we have a board? So maybe the best thing is someone who has been in the stock a long time to post an outline of why he/she thinks this one is going to take off based on hard #'s (besides the obvious things like buyback and dividend) and perhaps that sort of post will help people on the "fence" to actually invest. I think that is hard to do, just because this co. seems to be basing a future on M & A's so how can you really anticipate that. But its just an idea. Hope that helps you understand why some people are questioning the thread. Mark