Comments on: Random Crap

By: tgirsch

tgirsch — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 23:22:30 +0000

I disagree. Blinds and window treatments cost a large fortune!

By: Marc

Marc — Sun, 19 Nov 2006 01:55:52 +0000

markm, I count fast.

By: Standard Mischief

Standard Mischief — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 18:51:46 +0000

what about shorting stocks that come via spam?

The stock “tips” are always on thinly traded, low value stocks. The spammer’s employer already has bought a bunch of stock slowly over time. When the spam hits, even a small amount of interest can cause the stocks to double or triple in price. Then he unloads his share at a profit.

Google “pump and dump”

Although the stocks price will likely deflate after the scam, putting in an order to short stocks generates demand, so you’re helping the scam work, therefore encouraging more spam. You also risk the stock not falling back to it’s former level fast enough, but like timing the market, when it works, it works pretty well. Shorting stocks can be pretty risky.

By: markm

markm — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 12:29:59 +0000

Marc: Counting to 5??? One, two, and I’m going.

By: anonymous

anonymous — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 08:27:59 +0000

Four way stop?

I drive a junker van. I go first. Always. Nobody seems to mind though. Such nice people.

By: Manish

Manish — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 07:09:07 +0000

No, Mr. Spam Man, the number one rule of investing is Don�t buy stocks based on tips you get from spammers via email.

what about shorting stocks that come via spam?

By: Jay G

Jay G — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 03:56:49 +0000

I had back-to-back cars that illustrated Unc’s Rule of the Four Way Stop perfectly: A 1984 Toyota van that was more bondo than metal, followed up with a 1983 Cadillac Coupe DeVille.

Nothing says, “I’m going, and I don’t give a rat’s ass if you hit me” like a bondo-bucket you only paid $500 for.

And nothing says, “You can hit me, but I’m going to punt your car to Mars” like an American land yacht…

By: Marc

Marc — Sat, 18 Nov 2006 02:10:37 +0000

Almost NOBODY seems to know the rule of right of way at a four way stop. When I get to a stop sign I usually have to wait (and wait) for the driver with the right of way to effing move! I’ve taken to counting to five and then going no matter what, excepting crappy cars that is.

By: Nylarthotep

Nylarthotep — Fri, 17 Nov 2006 19:51:16 +0000

No, Mr. Spam Man, the number one rule of investing is Don�t buy stocks based on tips you get from spammers via email.

Heh. I thought the same thing this AM only with a lot more explitives.