I'm liking this...

thezster said: "Right after the forum got rid of Penny stocks - membership dwindled down to a solid, but meager, group of individuals. Today, I'm reading posts from some very educated individuals (be it book learning or school of hard knocks - doesn't matter) who have become regular contributors to the benefit of everyone here. I just wanted to say I appreciate everyone - and their input. To the newbies to trading/investing - you picked a good place to learn.... to the newbies to the forum who are obviously well versed in the marketplace - WELCOME! It's nice to have you on board!!!"

REITlover said: "I don't know which class of newbie i fall into, but I am very happy to have found this place. I have already learned a lot and i think I will end up making a lot of money in the long run because of the help that i have gotten here. Thanks a lot."

Grifter said: "Yeah seriously, penny stocks are a waste of time, I used to avoid the penny stock forum. We do have a very educated group here I have to say though."

Mr. Gekko said: "[QUOTE=thezster]Right after the forum got rid of Penny stocks - membership dwindled down to a solid, but meager, group of individuals. Today, I'm reading posts from some very educated individuals (be it book learning or school of hard knocks - doesn't matter) who have become regular contributors to the benefit of everyone here. I just wanted to say I appreciate everyone - and their input. To the newbies to trading/investing - you picked a good place to learn.... to the newbies to the forum who are obviously well versed in the marketplace - WELCOME! It's nice to have you on board!!![/QUOTE] I concur Zman! Joining SI was probably the best move I made in regards to my investing education. I look forward to learning more.:th_dblthumb2:"

Rbreb13 said: "I originally joined for the penny forum. I have since moved on from that realm of disasterous investing and now play mostly big boards. Thanks to everybody here but especially theZster! I still have a couple penny plays going that still have promise (i'm actually up on them) and a couple bags that I'm saving for tax write offs when I need them."

holzie said: "Yeah, it was getting out of hand a times. Just don't get rid off the options forum :) Holzie."

FirefighterB said: "[QUOTE=Mr. Gekko]I concur Zman! Joining SI was probably the best move I made in regards to my investing education. I look forward to learning more.:th_dblthumb2:[/QUOTE] Concurring here, as well. Although I still seem to be missing out on the key investing picture, joining SI has brought me up from a finger-painting level to at least keeping the colors in the lines. Thanks everyone for all of it. This is, by far, the best forum I've been active in. There is little spamming, EXCELLENT topics and discussions, and a great attitude by those here. It's hard to find a forum that is free of trolls. Add the intellectual value that the forum brings, and it's one solid investment. Very lame pun intended... :th_dblthumb2:"

Rickster said: "It is nice to see good members joining. But I miss the days when there were nothing but the sounds of crickets and bears (and bargains were everywhere)."

Darren said: "Keeping the retards out is really paying off ;) :roll:"

crankitdb711 said: "[QUOTE=Darren]Keeping the retards out is really paying off ;) :roll:[/QUOTE] you missed one :wave:"

Mr. Gekko said: "[QUOTE=Darren]Keeping the retards out is really paying off ;) :roll:[/QUOTE] :laugh: I must say you're doing a fine job Darren! :th_dblthumb2:"

Rickster said: "[QUOTE=Darren]Keeping the retards out is really paying off ;) :roll:[/QUOTE] Absolutely. That is what sets this forum apart from the others."

Darren said: "It's the age old argument of "quality versus quantity". The main thing is, some of you guys are actually making money ;)"

crankitdb711 said: "[QUOTE=Darren]It's the age old argument of "quality versus quantity". The main thing is, some of you guys are actually making money ;)[/QUOTE] not me :wave:"

Darren said: "That's the Zsters fault then. :wave:"

crankitdb711 said: "[QUOTE=Darren]That's the Zsters fault then. :wave:[/QUOTE] when he buys the stocks he's probably buying them from me... same goes for selling. For every guy who's profiting on a transaction, one isn't."

Mr. Gekko said: "[QUOTE=crankitdb711]when he buys the stocks he's probably buying them from me... same goes for selling. For every guy who's profiting on a transaction, one isn't.[/QUOTE] That's the nature of the beast."