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To: Ruyi who wrote (3932)	12/28/1998 4:42:00 PM
From: Rich Investor	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 37507

I would like to sincerely apologize to all the other SI members on this thread as I know I said I would like to call an end to this debate, however, it just doesn't seem that DOUGLAS wants to take the hint. McLeod, if you bothered to look at my posts you would see that they express opinions, much like yours do, among others on this thread. In case it has slipped your attention, this thread is all about sharing viewpoints and our individual thoughts on BII. So, as a favor to you, I am going to say it one more time for the mentally challenged! Your first statement example is not about arrogance but about facts. The reality is that online shopping has not caught on here to the same extent that it has in the U.S. This obviously affects the kind of exposure BII should get in order to improve upon its margins, revenues etc. It is also important to note that in this country, investors are more interesting in seeing a company turn a profit first before investing in it wholesale. This is not the case in the U.S. as none of these companies are turning any significant profit AT PRESENT! The hope is that within say five years this will be the case and the percentage of the retail market dominated by E-commerce will increase considerably. (ie. the wave of the future in shopping). And finally, my comments about analysts interpretations regarding BII is not a sign of my arrogance, but a clarification of the facts. Internet companies in this country cannot be as easily compared to their US counterparts as you and others may think. Once it makes it to NASDAQ and improves its American and global visibility, then you can come back with all the articles you want about BII in comparison to the others. US analysts do not necessarily have an understanding of why this company is not doing as well as Ebay or Onsale and although they raise some very valid points they ignore some critical considerations at the same time. This is a Canadian company operating primarily in a Canadian environment. And finally my response to myself in post #3907 is not an example of narcissism, but one in which a last-minute thought happened to come to mind and didn't have time to put it in post #3906. Don't read too much into such statements McLeod, it just goes to show how desperate you are becoming to salvage what's left of your pitiful reputation on this thread. P.S. I know a good doctor who may be able to assist with your bowel problems Doug, because I have a feeling they are going to around for just a little while longer!