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To: Clint E. who wrote (44886)	6/4/1998 6:22:00 PM
From: Tom Trader	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 58727

Clint -- the last thing that I intended to do was to offend you I respect your skills as a trader too much to do that Not sure what gave you the impression that I had categorized you as "just a short term trader". If you read my post carefully what I did say was that Dwight had identified two skilled traders and then proceeded to name several traders who I felt were very good. I then stated their time frames ranged from very very short term to medium term--and that one should recognize the style of trading for each individual in deciding who to follow. As a matter of fact, the individuals that I had in mind as "very very short term" traders were Patrick and Nemer who I suspect (and hope) would not argue that they fit that mould--at least based on what they post. >>I consider my market observations, trading skills/disciplines, the knowledge of technology(since I have worked in the field for 14 yrs) and tech stocks much more deserving than just a short-term trader label<< I was generally aware of your background but as far as being labelled "just a short term trader", I don't associate this with anything negative. Let's face it -- what matters is not the style of trading or the how short term it is--but whether one makes money at it. For example, some one who I have developed a great deal of respect for is Patrick, who day trades the futures -- and is generally not in a trade for more than a few hours and rarely overnight--and he makes money doing this. Besides, short, medium and long term are to some extent relative terms. I suspect that you would get a range of views on how this should be construed. >>Since I believe in speaking my peace I had to let you know how I feel about your comments.<< I am glad that you did--and I hope that this helps clarifies matters.

To: Clint E. who wrote (44886)	6/4/1998 7:28:00 PM
From: Patrick Slevin	Respond to of 58727

I read Tom's remarks and did not think he was referring to you as a "short-term" trader, just that he respected you. I, as a short-term trader, find your remarks a bit insulting. So as good as you may be or as bad as I may be, let's leave the labels at the door, okay?