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To: signist who wrote (10418)	8/28/1998 9:54:00 PM
From: WebDrone	Respond to of 42804

John, your post really touched me. I am thinking good thoughts for you- as close as I get to praying. I have the highest regard for you, by way of your posts. We have never really chatted- but hang in there. So long as your kids are healthy- Warmest regards,

To: signist who wrote (10418)	8/28/1998 10:12:00 PM
From: Len Roselli	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42804

signist, I am sorry to hear of your misfortune. It is a very touching letter, and I'm glad you shared it with us. Perhaps an unintended benefit from the experience is a hard lesson learned. We have all had them. The market is full or risks. But it's not the end of the world, and another rally is sure to come. While reading your letter I was thinking this should be sent to the MRV management. It may help them get their head out of their posterior. Please consider sending it to them. len

To: signist who wrote (10418)	8/28/1998 11:05:00 PM
From: EdR	Respond to of 42804

signist - I join Len and Web Drone in their thoughts about you... '....burn slowly your candle of life.' Ed...

To: signist who wrote (10418)	8/28/1998 11:35:00 PM
From: benjamin	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42804

signist, I feel very sorry to read your letter. It moves me deeply. Best wishes to your family. ben

To: signist who wrote (10418)	8/29/1998 9:29:00 AM
From: Mr. Pink	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 42804

Your story would break Mr. Pink's heart, if He had one. Mr. Pink

To: signist who wrote (10418)	8/29/1998 6:04:00 PM
From: PaperChase	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 42804

>>You are aware that Your Mom and I have significantly invested in this company and worst we probably will have our margined (borrowed money) called (demanded to be paid immediately. While at this time, this situation will create a hardship on us, we will be ok...I think. << This is appalling. Mistakes: 1. This investor evidently doesn't follow the networking industry and invests blindly using a buy and hold approach. 2. This investor was MARGINED into a volatile tech stock! 3. This investor did not buy puts to insure his "significant" MRVC holdings while the overall stock market was gyrating. 4. This investor evidently didn't have a diversified portfolio to insulate himself from company/industry specific events. Geesh! If this "investor" even bothered to tune into CNBS they would have learned at least something about investing. How could they ever have thought they were going to be successful??? I know nothing about performing a coronary bypass procedure so you don't see me in an operating room trying to do one.