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To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (17804)	3/17/1998 8:30:00 PM
From: akidron	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

Brian.... the point is that I have in the past posted my trades... u may remember that my bet with robbie started as a result of me posting a cpq trade... FYI the bet is ongoing and we are having a nice time of it. I have decided not to post my trades in the future because they seem to provoke a strange mixture of conempt and spite... like your nice post... I note that u have not ever gotten back to me with intc's comment that they may increase capex... I also note that AMAT is down rather a lot since I very publicaly sold.... FYI i was not bragging, just pointing out that I do post my opinion, and that I have in spite of all the attacks a decent batting average - which - I'm sure you would agree is the best any of us can hope. Finally.... there are a group of very macho posters that includes yourself that apparently believes that the semi equips are undervalued at these prices... it is interesting therefore to note the complete lack of takeover activity in this industry right now... if these stocks are as undervalued as u think why are co's not purchasing at these levels... of course the answer is that the other semi's belive that the prices are going lower....

To: Proud_Infidel who wrote (17804)	3/17/1998 8:47:00 PM
From: Big Bucks	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 70976

Brian and thread members, I know the uncertainty that is prevalent in the high tech stocks is causing worry for many investors. We all have been there, that is one of the intangible prices we pay when we decided to invest in this very volatile market sector. The stress is showing in many posts by virtue of directed personal attacks. This is pointless and does not serve in the best interest of the other thread members. Sometimes it is better to not respond or ignore some of the more emotionally charged posts. I encourage folks to use their time for more constructive endeavors and to think positively. If the stock goes up enjoy the run and take the profits as they occur, if the stock goes down either make the decision to ride it out till the inevitable rebound or buy more on weakness. Use the opportunities afforded us as they occur. But let's cut the BS it just diminishes the culture of the thread. A parting thought. WE ARE ALL BULLS OR BEARS AT SOME POINT, THAT IS WHY WE BUY AND SELL STOCKS--TO MAKE MONEY!! Still waiting, BB