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To: ideaman who wrote (27217)	4/27/1999 5:12:00 PM
From: MYRED	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 37507

Thanks for the $, sluggo !

To: ideaman who wrote (27217)	4/27/1999 5:14:00 PM
From: WhatsUpWithThat	Respond to of 37507

You seem to have two personalities, ideaman. And interestingly enough, the change seems to have come out just after my posts about taking writing style lessons from someone else than GoNorth. I'd not have suggested you go this far, however. LOL WUWT

To: ideaman who wrote (27217)	4/27/1999 5:53:00 PM
From: SirVinny	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 37507

Man you have No Idea how to spell, Loser requires 1 "o" Winner requires 2 "n" BIDS is spelled with 2 "n" SirVinny

To: ideaman who wrote (27217)	4/27/1999 6:06:00 PM
From: WhatsUpWithThat	Respond to of 37507

There are several new posters that have joined our happy gang recently. One or two of them "look" the same as a couple of very annoying posters that have been harassing this thread for months. Writing styles are so similar as to leave no other conclusion but they came from the same hand...until it was pointed out, at which time the writing style changed so dramatically I'd offer a layman's diagnosis of split personality! Following is a repost of some very good advice to assist you in winnowing out ordinary posters from those we must ignore. Long, hard experience has taught us that if we don't ignore these individuals we waste time and effort better spent on...well, on any other thing. <quote> 26 ways to identify a stock slammer: 1. Be anonymous, of course. 2. Use 10% fact and 90% suggestion in one's posts. Facts give credibility, while suggestion does the "sell". 3. Let others "help" you learn about a stock thereby developing rapport and a support base. 4. Use multiple handles, but develop a unique style for each. 5. Use multiple ISPs. 6. Start each new handle slowly to build acceptance. 7. Occasionally, use two handles to "discuss" an issue. 8. Do not show all your cards at once when slamming a stock. It's a war - it's ok to lose a battle as long as you save enough ammo to win the war. 9. Know your enemies - they will end up being your best weapons. 10.Only slam until the tide starts to turn. Let doubt carry the stock back with the tide. 11.Maintain an appearance of being open minded but a slant in either direction is acceptable. [edit: this is used brilliantly by one of the posters in question] 12.Don't appear meek. No one follows the meek. [edit: not always true; one of the posters is a master of the sympathetic post, asking insinuating questions in an almost fawning manner, in awe of the greater knowledge and wisdom of the person they address the questions to] 13.Strike just as your opponent starts to gather momentum but not before or you lose your sting. 14.Don't worry if people peg you for a slammer. The doubt will remain and that's what you are after. 15.If pegged, put up a brief fight, then let them feel they've won. This puts their guard down within a few days and your other handles can take over from there. 16.When slamming a stock, the intent is to minimize its rise, not to create an instant plunge. 17.To slam a stock requires you only to kill the dream not the company. 18.Use questions to invoke critical thinking and use statements to reinforce. [edit: asking leading questions is very common ploy; statements can be argued with, debated, attacked, but questions can't] 19.You can be liberal in your questions but be specific and precise in your statements. 20.Don't lie. 21.When slamming, encourage research beyond calling the company. You know people are far too lazy and it's only doubt you are after, not confirmation. 22.When slamming, discourage people from taking the company's word - encourage them to seek outside proof. If the company's history is bad, point them there. 23.When slamming, refer to missed deadlines and weak financials. 24.When slamming, if the price rises, blame it on a temporary mass reaction to a press release rather than real interest in the stock. Point out low volume and emphasize the selling. 25.Pretend to share the same concerns by learning what they want to hear. 26.And above all else, be unpredictable. Please be wary of these people, and the tactics that they use. Remember, it is your money! Don't let anyone take it away from you! </quote>