Ann: Clarifications on suspension and AFR articles, page-192

"it would seem that you are attacking posters who hold AVZ, SGR, VUL, LKE, BRN, VR1, AKP, MNS, MEI, DOU, SYA, EUR, IXR, MFG and BME"


Commenting on these companies, yes. 'Attacking' posters, no (this is against HC Terms of Use - please report any of my posts if you think they're 'attacking' an individual).

I've learnt far more about investing from those that are critical of company disclosure and behaviour, than from joining stock fan clubs (including the fan clubs of stocks I own). Time and time again, I've seen the most damage to shareholder wealth when valid criticism has been known but ignored.

I've been critical at times of some of the above companies (and many more!) due to disclosure and behaviour, some are just big media stories. AVZ fall into both categories - it's not hard to understand why this attracts commentators from far and wide.

You, me, and other investors can't win them all. But we can learn from our mistakes and apply our learnings the next time around.