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Biotech / Medical : Ligand (LGND) Breakout! -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: CYBERKEN who wrote (16065)	2/28/1998 2:02:00 PM
From: tonyt	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 32384

> While my main interest is the stock being discussed, I think the psychology of > "thread villians" and negative posters is a area worth further exploration. Excellent point. One question: You see no need to explore the psychology of "unabashed stock touts" -- Why? > How or whether he actually invests in Ligand is unknown. That question has already been answered -- either pay attention, or refrain from posting misinformation.

To: CYBERKEN who wrote (16065)	2/28/1998 2:14:00 PM
From: Zeuspaul	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 32384

>>In the case of shorts, they may believe they can contribute to driving down the price (a doubtful premise). << I do not underestimate the ability of an individual to make a change. Considering the potential number of readers on the Internet one cannot discount ones ability to cause an effect. An eighth or quarter point stock price move may be motive for someone to try to adjust the thinking of others. Longer term effects may be more difficult. I ponder Tonyt's motives but have trouble getting a good fix. On the surface he appears to be just having a good time. Regards Zeuspaul