What happened to FBNA? | Stock Discussion Forums

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Strategies & Market Trends What happened to FBNA?

Previous 10 Next 10

To: Tom C who started this subject	9/25/2000 3:37:28 AM
From: EL KABONG!!!	of 22

Tom, So what happened? Well, just for starters, there were 3 (count 'em) lawsuits involving various charter employees of FBNA. Then too, the head honcho went and got hisself re-employed and didn't have the time to be the chief bottlewasher in two rancheros at the same time. Some of the FBNAers found theyselves a new home at another chat site. And sadly, at least one hasn't returned to SI yet. Another simply gave up posting and whiles away his time guzzling rum under a bridge in God-knows-where. And the rest just drifted apart, going they separate ways. I blame management. Management is always at fault. If the product is good, and the marketing is good, and the thread still fails, then it's the fault of the current management. <g> KJC PS - Observe that you started this thread on the 15th and no one noticed until tonight...

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read Read Replies (2)

To: EL KABONG!!! who wrote (3)	10/2/2000 11:01:21 AM
From: TEDennis	of 22

Re: It's management's fault Hey! Don't pick on CEO Tom! He inherited the company right before that first law "suite". The underlying momentum was gathering prior to his involvement, as various members of the crew went off on their own to pursue their own methods of awareness campaigns. Some followed, some didn't. Somewhere along the line, the fun and frivolity degraded into serious stuff. Slowly but surely, FBNA stopped being perceived as a humorous interlude. The personality of FBNA hasn't been the same since. Sigh ... FBNA had its moment in time, though. It must have been the most popular spoof in SI history. I'm hoping the memory of the original fun-loving spirit will not be lost in the current atmosphere. Regards, TED

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read Read Replies (3)

To: TEDennis who wrote (4)	10/4/2000 4:40:13 AM
From: EL KABONG!!!	of 22

FBNA had its moment in time, though. It must have been the most popular spoof in SI history. I'm hoping the memory of the original fun-loving spirit will not be lost in the current atmosphere. Amen to that... KJC

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read

To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (2)	10/6/2000 9:32:32 PM
From: Tom C	of 22

Bill, It was unique. The feeling of being an early si adopter ( I almost wrote that I was an early adapter ) and the coming of the new millenium seem to come together. It was a great time to make friends. Fear is a great motivator. I wish I’d stockpiled stuff in my basement for the end of time. It seems like I have to go to the store every week to get stuff. A shelf full of beans and a ten gallon drum of cider seem like prudent things to have on hand. Tom

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read Read Replies (1)

To: TEDennis who wrote (4)	10/6/2000 10:14:54 PM
From: Tom C	of 22

Hey! Don't pick on CEO Tom! Thanks TED! When I signed your golden parachute agreement I knew the "Don’t pick on Tom" clause would pay dividends. Tom

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read

To: Tom C who wrote (6)	10/7/2000 1:27:26 PM
From: Bill Ulrich	of 22

Having heard that my namesake is now writing self-help books, I went shopping for one. After scouring Border's Self-Help section for hours and coming up empty-handed, I asked the clerk for assistance. She refused, citing that it would defeat the purpose. Sigh. I wonder what Yardeni's up to. Post Y2K Cookbooks? Recipes for Disaster, for the Next Generation? -MrB

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read Read Replies (2)

To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (8)	10/7/2000 4:12:04 PM
From: Tom C	of 22

Bill, I wonder what Ed Yourdon is doing. I considered him an opportunist before Y2K. Guess my opinion now. I'm still waiting for my post-Y2K weather report from Cory Hammer. Whatever these guys are doing I'm sure they are making more money then me. Tom

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read

To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (8)	10/7/2000 4:27:57 PM
From: Tom C	of 22

ON TOPIC Mr Softy is below 56. Anyone think this is a time to buy? I've never owned it. I don't usually buy a stock unless I feel that I can hold it for 5 years or more. Opinions welcomed! Tom

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read Read Replies (1)

To: Tom C who wrote (10)	10/9/2000 12:39:24 AM
From: Bill Ulrich	of 22

I haven't followed MSFT fundamentally to any depth lately for a specific comment. But, aren't they a penny stock? <gg> With the Naz falling below 3300 now, I think it's a little early in October to buy anything. Today's "good values" will be tomorrow's "screaming buys", and I'd wait to see how October fills out a little more. As an example, Kerry and I were discussing LU at 36 a few weeks ago. That really was a great price at the time—until it lost another 20%. And I coulda swore that 3.00 was The Bottom for WBVN, so when it hit 2.25, I ecstaticly jumped in. Today, it's really On Sale, at 1.75 Well...WBVN is more spec than the other two, but really, I'd wait till the traumatic bleeding slows down before buying anything.

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read Read Replies (2)

To: Bill Ulrich who wrote (11)	10/9/2000 1:16:17 AM
From: EL KABONG!!!	of 22

MrB, Let's be fair about it (Lucy). For a long time now, I've had a buy target on Lucy (LU) at 35. In all seriousness, I never really dreamed that I'd actually see that price. When the stock dropped to 36 5/8 (which at the time was a new 2 year low), I jumped all over it with both feet. In retrospect, I'd have been wiser to wait 'cuz I coulda got in under (way under) my original target of 35. But looking back on it now, based on the information that was available then, I'd still probably make the same decision. LU would appear to be a very good long term hold at the current trading range. I could be wrong, and it wouldn't be the first time. But my gut tells me that LU will be back in the not too distant future. Perhaps a few quarters or more may be necessary, but they'll be back. And, look on the bright side. I got lots and lots of shares of the spinoff, Avaya (AV). In its first week's debut, it went from 26 to 14 & change, so... <very wry grin> KJC

Share	RecommendKeepReply Mark as Last Read Read Replies (2)