I also buy the area plays as a "strategy on myself". I used the same strategy to get into KXL at the start - I bought just 1,000 shares the first time.
When I put money into something, surprise surprise I start paying attention to it. So by having money in KXL at the start, I paid attention and found out it was a good thing.
So put money in the legit area plays - SGX, ATV, RMK and that way I'm motivated to keep on track with them. I am thinking maybe Mantis as well.