Below is my rebuttal on the GRB board to Jeff about him claiming to be the "bravest" man on Stockhouse. I don't consider it very brave to attack your shareholders, particularly 88 year old great-grandfathers. But you can read my reply to him and Jeff's original post below that and decide for yourself.
the "bravest" man on stockhouse
Jeff has told this board he is the bravest man on stockhouse because he posts using his real name. And he has bragged about the fact that he can say anything he wants about anyone on the boards since other posters are not using their real names and so nothing said about them would actually be libellous or defamatory. What he hasn't mentioned is that as the CEO of two publicly traded companies, he is compelled by law to disclose exactly who he is if he is going to be posting on stockboards. So he is not doing this because he is brave, he is doing it because he knows he has no choice. Compulsion by law is not bravery. This is another example of Jeff being less than transparent, and I am being very charitable here in my characterization. But I do seriously wonder what else is he not telling us? And what other false reasons is he giving us for something? My experience, along with many seasoned investors, is that when there is one rat in the kitchen there are usually more, metaphorically speaking. There seems to be a pattern here of lack of transparency and obfuscation of facts.
As for Jeff's accusations that I am hiding behind anonymity, one of the reasons why I choose to not publish my real name is that there are many nefarious characters on these boards. For example, LyingWhisperer, who posts on this board, and many, many others, posting dramatically more than I do, has threatened me on several occations. I have even seen him threaten other posters with a visit from the Hell's Angels. I can copy and paste those post here if you don't believe me. Jeff says it is cowardice to not post my real identity. Once again, he is confusing his misguided opinions with actual facts. I do not post my identity out of a very real concern for personal safety. And frankly, the fact that Jeff would publish people's real identities online without their permission when they are purposely using an anonymous name online, is in my opinion an unethical and potentially dangerous thing to do. It may not be illegal, but it is a terrible breach of etiquette and privacy, and pssibly someone's personal safety to do such a thing. He can certainly hide behind the law, but he can't hide behind the rules of decorum and decency. Publishing someone's private information without their permission might be legal, but I think that most people would agree that is certainly unethical.
RE:Jeff goes off on Buzz and SBJ
9Islucky .... aka John D_rk__. You and me know each other.
I can speak about any stock I want at any time. I do not defame anyone and my posts are honest questions about any stock. I don't care about SBJ and his thoughts. Everyone can speak but defamation has clear legal definitions. SBJ wants to provoke you, but he does not know the legal limit of discussion, opinion and defamation.
I am the bravest person on the entire Stockhouse system because I post under my real name.
I do not hide behind a handle like everyone else. However, so many of you have sent me so many emails over the years, that I know who you are by your real name and email, because over the years, you folks post right after I tell you something, including SBJ. His personal emails to me are quite the work. I have kept them because they remind me of why we need mental health professionals and 911 when needed.
You see, nothing I say can defame anyone, because their real names are not posted. Only my real name is posted, so only others can only defame me. Because I am honest of who I am, I always have the upperhand. Can you imagine if Goldy63 and Sam posted their real names. Their social life would implode with the exposure to their friends and family of what they do for a living and for all those they have offended, hurt and trapped into investing into 30 or 40 different public company's. Its a sad reality that there is no moderation on Stockhouse.