I have gotten some really nasty emails and StockTwits replies when I have a report that could be construed to be unkind about a stock. Actually, it is probably because of the sound bite with StockTwits that sets people off because their remarks often show that my report was not read.
I know that some people take investing very personally, but I do not think it is so health be enraged about other people's remarks about a favourite stock. How can people be good investors if they act this way? The latest nasty I have received is for my report on Badger Daylighting. See G&M and scroll down to the bottom for StockTwits.
This latest salvo is actually quite mild to what I have received before. I am not quite sure about what the end game is for these people. Are they trying to intimate me? If so, let me just say that I am an old lady and it is hard to intimate old ladies. If they are trying to shut me up this also has not worked. Mind you I only blog about each stock once a year, so perhaps it looks like I am being quiet.
My "aw you poor thing, I was unkind about a favorite stock" may not be the best reply. However, the amount of anger and rage an unfavorable report can raise, is frankly, just stupid. Do these people not realize how a stock market works? For every buyer you have to have a seller and vice versa. So the market works because people have different opinions about stocks and when it is the best time to buy or sell.
Mind you, I am not talking about people who just disagree with what I have said. I have had emails and replies to reports where there is a difference of opinion. What I am talking about is when people get angry or even enraged because of what I have said.
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If people react that way, its because they have suck somewhere. For example, Just Energy. I ADORE Just Energy. But your review was bad about it. But the stock is down, and reality is, your opinion might be the best one at there.
ReplyDeleteBeware, nasty investors.
I don't know, I just might like to be intimate with an old lady. LOL But I doubt that has intimidated you.
ReplyDeleteAs to the rude comments they are probably losers who don't like being reminded they just lost some money on a stock. I like to read all comments and or analysis of any stock that interests me. I don't know it all, never will and can not see 360 degress around me. So by reading someone else's ideas it may just reveal something that I had not remarked or thought of. After that I figure I can make a much better informed decision.
Take care. Don't let the ruffians intimidate you
It seems to me that people can give a stock a great review with nothing to back up their thinking. However, if you critize a stock, even with facts and figures to back up what you say, some people get really upset. I find this weird to say the least.
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