you all know that fascinating story. Yes, it is an interesting example of how a CEO interacts with general public, but apart from that there are some serious moments.
What I find interesting is the discussion here http://messages.finance.yahoo.com/Stocks_%28A_to_Z%29/Stocks_W/threadview?m=te&bn=13181&tid=7399&mid=-1&tof=4&so=E&rt=2&frt=2&off=1&p=jHfGltvAWsQelUzFks_9S.5UQ5xrC_hJd9k2qBo-#-1 where WF's CEO attacks its competitor and then argues with other users. It is a pretty good example of how opinions can be manipulated.
Yes, he says he might argue just out of curiocity but as a CEO he had strong financial interests in the discussed topics to remain objective.
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I don't think OATS will be sold anytime soon and I don't think the company is close to being turned around. These are subjective opinions that I believe will be proven true over time. We can argue about these opinions because their truth or non-truth is not yet determined. I've given my reasons why I don't think the company will be sold, but you have refused to counter my arguments with any rational reasons but have instead engaged in ad hominem attacks on me personally. Why is this? What does it say about you and your own motives? Why am I on this Board if I'm not short or long? Because I'm having fun! I enjoy trying to figure things out and making predictions about the future. I know quite a bit about the natural foods industry and I enjoy the play of argument and debate on a subject that I'm well informed about.
Fortunately, he got a good opposition. Then a great response:
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You are one dumb paid basher if you think I will let myself get drawn into your game. Even the lowest analyst on the Earth is required to disclose their position in the stock they are recommending or dissing. I hope you are paid well for your time as a phony and a fraud because no one would do what you are doing just because they are "having fun." Your attempt to argue that you are basically an impartial observer with an interest in the food industry makes me want to laugh out loud. Give us a break! Why would I want to trade thoughts with a person who can't even admit the truth about why they are arguing in the first place? Now, dumb-ass, I put you out with the rest of the trash! CLICK - IGNORE.
What I find interesting is the discussion here http://messages.finance.yahoo.com/Stocks_%28A_to_Z%29/Stocks_W/threadview?m=te&bn=13181&tid=7399&mid=-1&tof=4&so=E&rt=2&frt=2&off=1&p=jHfGltvAWsQelUzFks_9S.5UQ5xrC_hJd9k2qBo-#-1 where WF's CEO attacks its competitor and then argues with other users. It is a pretty good example of how opinions can be manipulated.
Yes, he says he might argue just out of curiocity but as a CEO he had strong financial interests in the discussed topics to remain objective.
****
I don't think OATS will be sold anytime soon and I don't think the company is close to being turned around. These are subjective opinions that I believe will be proven true over time. We can argue about these opinions because their truth or non-truth is not yet determined. I've given my reasons why I don't think the company will be sold, but you have refused to counter my arguments with any rational reasons but have instead engaged in ad hominem attacks on me personally. Why is this? What does it say about you and your own motives? Why am I on this Board if I'm not short or long? Because I'm having fun! I enjoy trying to figure things out and making predictions about the future. I know quite a bit about the natural foods industry and I enjoy the play of argument and debate on a subject that I'm well informed about.
Fortunately, he got a good opposition. Then a great response:
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You are one dumb paid basher if you think I will let myself get drawn into your game. Even the lowest analyst on the Earth is required to disclose their position in the stock they are recommending or dissing. I hope you are paid well for your time as a phony and a fraud because no one would do what you are doing just because they are "having fun." Your attempt to argue that you are basically an impartial observer with an interest in the food industry makes me want to laugh out loud. Give us a break! Why would I want to trade thoughts with a person who can't even admit the truth about why they are arguing in the first place? Now, dumb-ass, I put you out with the rest of the trash! CLICK - IGNORE.