my question for ProustDoes it bother you that you've essentially turned your loyal shareholders into idiotic, stubborn, junkie bagholders ?
Does it bother you that, given the current pace, SA is poised for delisting in 12-18 months?... a far cry from the 1-2 billion buyout some maniacs were once predicting in the same timeframe.
Does it bother you that your POS stock is performing worse than about 85% to 90% of its peers?
Trapped by psychology at the loonie threshold (unable to take a 30-40% haircut), loyal bagholders are now facing an even raunchier stank and a complete strategy shift that they actually EMBRACED (that's how delusional they've become) even though that strategy is completely inconsistent with management's business plan from day 1. Completely. Nobody talks about that inconsistency. Nobody talks about your obvious bias, Mr. Proust, towards the nickel investment.
This board is no longer an exchange of positive ideas regarding a potentially lucrative investment.
This board is a cult - following its leader blindly and ignoring the blatently obvious.
Cult Leader Characteristics 101: | Mind Control: Manipulate subject by the use of coercive persuasion or behavior modification techniques advanced in hypnotic language patterns without subjects informed consent.
Charismatic Leadership: Claim special knowledge and or skills, demand unquestioning obedience with power and privilege, excessive discipline and expectations. Demand perfection at all times. Leadership may consist of one individual or a small group of core leaders or collection of friends and or lovers. Demonstrate integrity and charm with precision and congruency.
Deception: Learn the value of Recruiting and Fundraising with hidden objectives and without full disclosure of the use of mind controlling techniques; use "front groups, or business opportunities". Display behaviors reflecting integrity and honesty in regards to honor and commitment. Give your best speech on your philosophy. Promise money or favors, but never in writing. Change the rules when it comes time to deliver your end of the deal. Always make use of the " Hand Shake Contract". Learn the art of lying congruently at will.
Exclusivity: Secretiveness or vagueness by followers regarding activities and beliefs. Intimacy and boundary issues with followers. Call one of your followers into the office and make sure to say "You are the best one of the team and are next to be promoted". Make sure to tell everyone the same thing.
Alienation: All followers will naturally feel the need to separate from family, friends and society, a change in values and substitute the cult as the new "family" or "new criteria" evidence of subtle or abrupt personality changes occur. The best test of your success is when they leave their life behind with no understanding why or ability to explain why.
Exploitation: Can be financial, physical or psychological; pressure to give money, to spend a great deal on courses or give excessively to special projects. Expect to them to work excessive hours without pay and to engage in inappropriate sexual activities.
Totalitarian World view (we/they syndrome): Effecting dependence, promoting goals of the group over the individual and approving unethical behavior while claiming goodness. |