With all due respect, I will give another point of view on the subject of "Bashers".

When I started to read all the posts on this forum, although some seemed very negative, I did not know what a "Basher" was. Manipulators, yes.......but someone who deliberateley posted misinformation with the sole intent to cause fear and uncertainty among those of us who were relatively new to investing, no......this could not be......but it was!

I can now say that having been made aware of this practice by the members of this forum, I can pick these 'basher' posters out.

I realize that we are all, ultimately, responsible for our investment decisions.

It sure has helped, though, being a member of this forum.

My thanks to all of you.

lucky lady