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To: Dave.S who wrote (1196)	6/10/1998 11:12:00 AM
From: X Y Zebra	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 1598

But points should be made through "appropriate channels" which "best facilitate constructive debate that best serve the interests of all our stakeholders," the statement said. TSE chairwoman Barbara Stymiest said that, "Mr. Porter's input through postings on the net has not been constructive or helpful." Fleming said he was not troubled by the professional criticism, but personal comments were "unprofessional and uncalled for." 1. What are "Appropriate Channels" for these eight headed monsters? Such channels must be those where the public has no say in the actions of the grotesque buffoons, only "yesmen" are allowed. 2. "Constructive"? How can it be constructive when you are only allowed to express half truths or unearned compliments. Helpful? Why would anyone consider helping someone who does not listen? or is a despot? 3. If professional criticism does not bother Mr. Fleming, I guess then that who should care how the damned thing is run anyway, therefore, why would he care about personal comments,(assuming they were made). As to the Internet not being an "appropriate channel", I would say, wait, this media will mature. Improved networks of information will empower the individual to counter misinformation with factual information that in the past was either withheld by the buffoonesque lords of the bureaucratic circus, or simply not available to the trusting public at large If the thoughts expressed on the Internet truly reflect the feelings of the majority of the participating public in a specific market or exchange, then ignoring such thoughts is a basic disregard for one's clients. At best not a smart action in my opinion. An informed public market will be not only more efficient, but harder to fool. At this time, I believe these bufoonesque lords, still think they can get away with their despotic actions. Disclaimer: I have not participated in the TSE, (I have in limited form, participated in trading at the VSE), however, I do believe that the issue at hand is more of a "freedom of speech" nature, that anyone who believes in this right should get involved and counter the arrogance of the TSE in the abuse of power that they are displaying. Regardless if one is a participant in the specific market/exchange. Personally, I have always being suspitious of Canadian Exchanges, this little charade only confirms my thoughts and I will gladly stay away from them. My opinion only. Some of the comments by the TSE remind me of third world country politicians... It has been proven, time and time again, that such individuals possess devalued minds Z.

To: Dave.S who wrote (1196)	6/10/1998 12:28:00 PM
From: notredame	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 1598

Someone at the TSE is very scared. Why? 1. There are deeper issues here. They are threatening "status quo". The fund managers, banks, brokerages are all tied too closely together. 2. Threat of competition. What happens in the US when someone decides they don't like the way a company does business? They set up shop next door and compete. 3. The truth hurts. The "premiere exchange" has skeletons. By the sounds of it they are plenty technical given the Bre-X fiasco. The TSE cannot sue me for my opinion. That is my right. No court of law will hold a person libel discussing topics in an internet forum whose evidence lies on a server thousands of miles away. Vapour is a better word to describe it.