If Alex is to be believed--and I have serious doubts since he lied about SusannaDT being in his room recently--there are 70 members. You know from experience that many come and go (mostly go because they lose) and fresh bodies are the lifeblood of this business. This is not a get rich business. The turnover is too high and doing stocks in the Internet bubble is much easier than making money scalping YM day in and day out.Quote from Brandonf:
Why in the hell would he want to silence them? Every single time they post he gets to reply and have his URL appear, more and more people here about him. I'm also neutral in the game, but a lot of people are going to want to see what the fuss is about, they are going to want to go see for themselves what is going on so they will take the trial. Let's assume Alex is horrible (I have no idea how good/bad he is as a trader), but even the worst trader in the world has great days and weeks. By your continued postings and ravings you only help him grow his business. Trust me on this, no one on ET made me more money than the ones who chased me around talking shit.
PT is well advertised here and in the rags, but I'd bet Alex doesnt get a decent return from his investment here. ET is a loss leader for the majority of sponsers who advertise. Don't take my word for it, ask Baron.
Bottom line: the curious may check it out, but few stay. The fact that Alex raised his trial fees in a business where a 1 week FREE trial is standard practice speaks volumes about his profitability from vending.