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Gold/Mining/Energy : ASHTON MINING OF CANADA (ACA) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 11:17:00 AM
From: philip trigiani	Respond to of 7966

Frank, those who are threatened will always attack publicly! Keep up the good work, your info has been better than Kaiser's. I to was flogged in another trakker, but my comments were factual not hype to support my recommendations as Kaisers are. We are investors, not hypsters selling newsletters. Freedom of speech is the only advantage we have in this world of control and deception.

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 11:19:00 AM
From: Ron Reichert	Respond to of 7966

Don't worry Frank, The internet is making alot of people become more value oriented. Rather than paying money to read some guy give his 2 cents worth we can get it for free. Dosn't make information any more beleivable if it comes from you or if I pay for it. Just keep posting and let the readers sort it out. Ron

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 11:21:00 AM
From: Ed Pakstas	Respond to of 7966

Frank... The guy's a paid informant... Treat him as such... Pay him no mind... He probably feels threatened that your sources are better than his an is trying to flush them out... If he was such a sure cock, why doesn't he buy shares like the rest of us and post on these threads like the average investor does, instead of charging for his information/rumours... Tell him to stick it in his ear... He's done me nor you no favours... Your postings are more than welcome on these threads... I would most definitely be taking his with a grain of salt.. ...ed

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 11:23:00 AM
From: Chas.	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7966

Hi Frank........ Does Kaiser have a website or url where I can see this latest report you mention or is it subscription only at this time. Aside from that I believe that all the newsletter writers are being financially effected by the SI forum...I believe that presently the "best bang for the buck" is Sudhir Khannas Resource Indicator....other than that ACA still sliding....need those good diamond counts to get it back up there....chuck

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 11:34:00 AM
From: Walter Kalin	Respond to of 7966

Frank. Don't let JK get you down. The reason we spend so much time reading these posts is to get that little extra edge not otherwise available to the small investor. Your input and that of others is great. Without people like you SI is dead. JK is just trying to protect his business. JK does great research and its a shame to see him put out comments about leaks when he does not even know the sources. Also finger pointing is very unprofessional IMO. Keep posting Frank. WK

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 11:39:00 AM
From: Don B	Respond to of 7966

Frank, I am very new to SI and have read everyone's comments with much interest.We still live in a free and democratic country where we can enjoy free speech among other good things we take for granted.Please do not let negative comments affect you rather try to take it as constructive criticism or ignore it completely.I for one enjoy your comments and sincerely hope you continue to express them here.Keep up the excellent work! Thankyou...

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 11:41:00 AM
From: don jackson	Respond to of 7966

Frank, glad to see that you are sticking around. I've always appreciated hearing your views and ideas. So don't worry too much about what Kaiser may say. As others have indicated, it probably reflects the growing importance of this thread and others at the expense of the paid subscriptions. So don't let it get you down and keep up the great work. --don--

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 12:09:00 PM
From: Jesse	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 7966

Hi Frank! Believe me, you've got as big a fan base as John Kaiser does! - For those of you unclear as to Kaiser's comments in his last "Bottom Fish Tracker", he takes the time (3 fairly long paragraphs), to discuss any "leaks" that might be coming from the Ashton camp, and from where, and refers to SI. -I was quite surprised to see the amount of text he dedicated to this discussion. It was completely without substance or relevance. What purpose could it serve, I thought? Then I realized that FrankF., and others on this and related threads, are a threat to Kaiser's livelihood, his bread and butter, a livelihood that is based on his followers flocking to his one-place-only information source. I think JK is threatened by the timeliness and informational database that this thread offers, as opposed to his high-priced newsletter. It is baffling to me why anyone behind the stock (Ashton et al. & the whole ADP), would want to quash such a great resource as yourself FrankF., for it has been nothing but beneficial for the stock(s). Except, as I just pointed out, to attempt to annihilate the competition. This is unfortunate, because it will now only serve to bruise Kaiser's already diminishing following. Kaiser has offered some great information in the past, yet he has also been referred to as a pawn for the powers that be (fed info, etc). He cannot and will not publish anything too daring or even substantial, as the repercussions may sever his own source-links, or, if some rumours are not actualized, he could lose more readership (one of the few times he's printed such rumours, that I'm aware of, was to give his brother's website, www.albertadiamonds.com, a boost in attention & traffic flow, imo). SI does not necessarily have this handicap. We can post and discuss and interact and tear apart news releases, street rumours, and any pertinent information we hear, biased or not. Such liberty can be very threatening to someone who has depended on his or her information upperhand, and charged handsomely for it. At least Kaiser did not openly disparage this forum, as he has been known to in the past (again due to his apparent fear of being outdone). Let's face it, true patriots to the cause will wish as much information as possible. I am grateful for such an information resource as this medium, spearheaded by our own affable, always open-minded and effervescent, Frank Famularo. Frank, we appreciate what you do here and we all need all the help we can get to play this big person's game, as individuals. Anyone honestly interested in the better for the many (without making a living for it ;>), would not want to jeopardize that. John Kaiser, keep up the good work, but please stick to the pertinent matters that matter. I do appreciate your attention to this discovery. I think it will, as you've predicted, prove to be a significant saviour of the junior exlporation market. Best to all, -j :>

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 12:20:00 PM
From: Robert Dirks	Respond to of 7966

Hi Frank, nice to see you back. I haven't seen what Kaiser wrote, but im surprised that he would get into this publicly. IMHO perhaps his readership may be down, and perhaps he feels the competition from the Internet/SI. BLAME the PRICE-OF-GOLD, and not anything that is said on SI. We all know that anything that is distributed on Chat Groups is street talk and rumors, and should be taken with a grain of salt and investigated further. Maybe someone should tell K. Maybe you should start your own newsletter and offer real competition. Anyways here's to Freedom-Of-Speech and the Internet, and beware of anyone who in anyway theatens this RIGHT!

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 12:30:00 PM
From: JP	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7966

Frank - Please stick around -it wouldn't be as much fun without you! As far as Kaisers ramblings -I find them quite amusing -in his first few paragraphs he usually starts a rumour -then spends the rest of his documents discrediting the rumour that he started. I wish I could make money that way!! As far as sources of info -I find that if you know enough about what is going on -it is easy to get info out of the IR people at most companies. In most cases they want the info to get out in the market. Just because Kaiser isn't the only caller -he is miffed. (Sorry John -you may have to get a job now!!!) A good example is MEO -they let the cat out of the bag that the results of the drill program were ho-hum -prior to a news release. They did not come out and say it directly- if you talk often enough to someone-you can tell by their tone of voice. Cheers to the internet! JP

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 12:47:00 PM
From: Jadrew	Respond to of 7966

Kaiser, lower your price Frank, if Kaiser's newsletters provide such valuable insight to investing in junior mining stocks, people will pay for it. If, on the other hand, information discussed on places like SI provide as much, if not better insight to the value of a stock and cost nothing, the implications for the newsletter writers are obvious. Frank keep posting, and Kaiser, you're welcome to try to justify your newletter's value.

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 4:24:00 PM
From: dennis brady	Respond to of 7966

I'm a subscriber of John Kaiser, used to be of George Chelakais, also read Frank Famularo regular, Why because they affect the junior resource market thats why. Do I hope Frank Famularo has close contacts at ACA - of course I do, do I hope John Kaiser has close contacts at ACA - of course I do. Whats the difference between John and Frank? one does it for money, isn't there a name for people who do it for money? Hold you head up Frank your hands aren't the dirty ones, keep those posts coming we all love em..

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 4:48:00 PM
From: maintenance	Respond to of 7966

Hello, Thank you for you posts, Frank. I do hope you continue to post. Cheers

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 5:08:00 PM
From: Robert Mason	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7966

Frank, I have followed this thread for the better part of a year now. In that time I decided I would not post very often unless I could offer something that others may not have noticed, or if something truely pissed me off. I get on this thread from work (secretly from my boss) and I have learned to value your comments and "dreams" whether they are correct or not. In know way shape or form do your comments reflect negatively on this thread, rather you offer some great insights and often humorous comments that make checking out the thread interesting and fun. Don't let the comments of those who have lost their edge stop you from posting here...what else will I come into work for.

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 5:32:00 PM
From: DIAMOND JIM	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7966

Frank it will be interesting to see if John buys you coffee at the next PDAC. Mr K is hurting and is likely to throw the bath water out with the baby with this approach. What is his motive? Does he think this will gain him some favour with Mr. Auston? Will this gain him some "sources"? The ACA story is heading towards new milestones in the next few months and I think K feels too much on the outside and has attacked the best target he can find - SI and it's collection of investors, nerds and free people. The excitement, good humor and technical discussion on this thread is what speculative market investing is all about. Steady as she goes Captain Frank. Many regards DJ

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 7:54:00 PM
From: Train98	Respond to of 7966

Frank, you have provided a lot of information on this thread. I for one look forward to your opinion or comment each day. Unforunately, there are many like myself who are not very knowledgeable when it comes to diamond mining and this thread helps immensely. Please continue and I have always loved your dream. I will admit that I believe this thread is much more interesting and informative than Kaiser and Flagan's reports. It's better because I can ask specific questions and it up to date within hours and minutes. Frank, gives us another dream-we need one to get this frieght moving. Train98

To: Famularo who wrote (4637)	4/1/1998 8:43:00 PM
From: chummer	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 7966

Frank, I too was surprised by Kaiser's comments in his latest tracker, I thought long and hard on what his motives might be, and I'm still not sure. Perhaps,instead of speculating, we should go to the source. JK says as a rule he doesn't post here but perhaps a few words from him would help clear the air. Frank, I look forward to seeing your name when I sign on here, keep up the great work! Lets get back to what really matters here-diamonds!! Any dreams lately Frank?? BB