Rwinger,

I've openly commented about my trading d'ruthers. It is not to wait for the big buy out, but to increase one's position along the way after a hike in sp. I've never been outrightly attacked for this and I attribute that to the way it is delivered. I didn't agree with your tone and I don't agree with people responding to it in kind. I will admit to being a bit snarky at times for the same reasons anyone is.... usually frustration, but when you come back on people with antagonism or anything that feels negative, it will be perceived as bashing. You have observed that people only want to hear the positive and you like to deal in nuts and bolts. Nothing is going to change either side, but it doesn't stop you from expressing your opinion, as long as it is done in a neutral fashion. It's hard to attack information offered with good intent, but it is easy to attack information delivered with an attitude. Keep posting positions even if they are contrarian, as long as it is done with good taste.