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To: deltarider who wrote (4395)	2/9/1998 6:26:00 PM
From: tech	Respond to of 10786

RE: My position on ALYD It is my opinion that ALYD will provide many trading opportunities from now until the end of Q2 / start of Q3. During this time I feel that the best way to play the stock is to trade it based on technicals. The stock seems to be hyped by certain individuals on this thread who attack anyone who posts a different view than them. I feel that the Automated Factory Approach will be the most efficient and cost effective way to convert code. Companies who use this approach should do very well, however ALYD has a huge need for bodies to convert code and this need may have an effect on the bottom line as they keep adding more and more people. Until the time certain fundamental questions become clear, I feel that stock will be very volatile and should be traded. I also think that the management has made several blunders and continues to do so by selectively releasing material information. (which is in violation of Selective Disclosure Regulations) I would also wait to see how management cleans up their act before I start taking long positions. Will ALYD be a good long term hold ? should be But would it be better and more profitable to trade it until on the short term until some of the unknowns become more clear? DAMN RIGHT

To: deltarider who wrote (4395)	2/9/1998 11:41:00 PM
From: Tech Master	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 10786

thump9- I am going to come out of the shadows to share this information with the thread. I won't return until this thread is a productive forum again. This is what is being done to the thread. Thanks Bernie. To: Bernie Bildman (2366 ) From: Bernie Bildman Monday, Feb 9 1998 2:21PM EST Reply # of 2375 How To Hype/Slam a Stock: 1. Be anonymous, of course 2. Use 10% fact and 90% suggestion in one's posts. Facts give credibility, while suggestion does the "sell". 3. Let others "help" you learn about a stock thereby developing rapport and a support base. 4. Use multiple handles, but develop a unique style for each. 5. Use multiple ISPs. 6. Start each new handle slowly to build acceptance. 7. Occasionally, use two handles to "discuss" an issue. 8. Do not show all your cards at once when slamming or hyping a stock. It's a war - it's ok to lose a battle as long as you save enough ammo to win the war. 9. Know your enemies - they will end up being your best weapons. 10.Only slam until the tide starts to turn. Let doubt carry the stock back with the tide. 11.Hype only until others have caught the "fever", then only enough to keep the fever going. 12.Maintain an appearance of being open minded but a slant in either direction is acceptable. 13.Don't appear meek. No one follows the meek. 14.Strike just as your opponent starts to gather momentum but not before or you lose your sting. 15.Don't worry if people peg you for a slammer or a hypester. The doubt/dream will remain and that's what you are after. 16.If pegged, put up a brief fight, then let them feel they've won. This puts their guard down within a few days and your other handles can take over from there. 17.When slamming a stock, the intent is to minimize its rise, not to create an instant plunge. 18.To slam a stock requires you only to kill the dream not the company. 19.Use questions to invoke critical thinking and use statements to reinforce. 20.You can be liberal in your questions but be specific and precise in your statements. 21.Don't lie. 22.When slamming, encourage research beyond calling the company. You know people are far too lazy and it's only doubt you are after, not confirmation. 23.When hyping, encourage calling the company. You can trust the company to put on a good dog and pony show. After all, they want the price up too. 24.It only takes one person to say they've called the company and everything is all right to put people's minds at ease. 25.When slamming, discourage people from taking the company's word - encourage them to seek outside proof. If the company's history is bad, point them there. 26.When hyping, point to forward looking statements often. If the company's past is bad, tell them it's a different company now. 27.When slamming, refer to missed deadlines and weak financials. 28.When hyping, if the price fails to rise, blame the MMs never suggest it's a lack of interest or weakness in the fundamentals. Emphasize all the buying. 29.When slamming, if the price rises, blame it on a temporary mass reaction to a press release rather than real interest in the stock. Point out low volume and emphasize the selling. 30.Pretend to share the same concerns by learning what they want to hear. 31.And above all else, be unpredictable. This was posted to the CSGI thread today. How appropriate... Regards, Tech Master