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Diana has been with Qbid for a long time. Always posts intelligent posts. I believe that she did, indeed, travel to Palm Springs and meet with Frank....
posted June 02, 2004 21:42
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TO ONE AND ALL QBID HOLDERS:
IT IS 6:00 PM CALIFORNIA TIME. I APPOLOGIZE FOR LATENESS OF THE POST. I HAVE NOT EATEN TO 2 DAY'S DUE TO TRAVEL TIME AND MY EXCITEMENT OF MEETING WITH FRANK AND CREW. I HAD TO GET SOMETHING TO EAT AND REST A FEW MINUTES. YOU KNOW HOW STRONGLY I FEEL ABOUT THE COMPANY AND IMPORTANCE OF THE WORK THAT THEY HAVE ACCOMPLISHED AND WILL CONTINUE TO ACCOMPLISH. THEY ARE ALL SIMPLY WONDERFUL HUMAN BEINGS.
ALL I CAN SAY IS I HAVE HAD A FABULOUS DAY. I FEEL LIKE THE TRUE QUEEN OF QBID. OUR BOUNCING BABY Q IS GROWNING AND EXPANDING AND HEALTHY. LOL
I ONLY GOT TO SPEAK WITH FRANK FOR A FEW MINUTES. HE, AS I HAS SAID BEFORE IS A VERY INTELLIGENT MAN. ALSO HE IS QUITE BUSY, I FELT PRIVILAGED IN EVEN HAVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEAK WITH HIM.
I FEEL HE AND HIS STAFF ARE HONEST AND SINCERE INDIVIDUALS WHO WILL DO EVERYTHING WITHIN THEIR POWER TO LAUNCH QTV.
I, AS I SAID BEFORE I LEFT FOR CALIFORNIA, HAD NO EXPECTATIONS OF FINDING OUT ANYTHING THAT WE HAVE NOT BEEN INFORMED OF THRU PR'S.
I AM VERY HEAVILY INVESTED IN THIS COMPANY AND AS A SHAREHOLDER I WANTED TO SEE IT FOR MYSELF. THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT I DID. THE OFFICE IS SMALL AND VERY, VERY BUSY. DURING MY CONVERSATION WITH FRANK HE HAD SEVERAL PEOPLE IN AND OUT OF THE OFFICE WITH MANY QUESTIONS AND MADE MANY APPOINTMENTS. WITH WHOM, I DO NOT KNOW.
I THANKED HIM FOR THE OPPORTUNITY TO LET ME MEET WITH HIM AND VERIFY THE VALIDITY OF HIS COMPANY. HE THANKED ME FOR THE SUPPORT THAT I HAVE FOR THE Q AND I ASSURED HIM THAT I WILL CONTINUE TO SUPPORT HIM AND HIS ENDEVOUR TO LAUNCH THE 1ST GAY/LESBIAN QTV NETWORK IN THE USA.
I HAVE NO MORE NEWS FOR YOU THAN I HAD THIS MORNING WHEN I LAST POSTED. WHAT I DO HAVE IS A VERY STRONG SENSE OF MY OWN JUDGEMENT THAT QTV WILL LAUNCH. I BELIEVE IN FRANK AND HIS ABILITY TO LAUNCH THIS NETWORK.
AS I HAVE SAID BEFORE--I AM NO ONE SPECIAL--ANYONE ONE OF YOU COULD HAVE CAME CALIFORNIA,
JUST I DID AND FIND OUT FOR YOURSELF THAT QTV IS REAL. A VIABLE COMPANY WITH THE DRIVE AND AMBITION TO SUCCEED IN LAUCHING QTV.
QTV--IMHO-- IS OFFERING US THE OPORTUNITY AS THE SMALL INVESTOR, TO ACCOMPLISH FINANCIAL GOALS BEYOUND OUR WILDIST DREAMS.
QTV EXITS--IT IS A FRIENDLY WORKING OFFICE WITH A COMMON GOAL. LAUNCHING THE FIRST QAY/LESBIAN TV NETWORK IN THE UNITED STATES.
I BELIEVE THEY WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN. I BELIEVE IN FRANK AND HIS CREW.
I BELIEVE WE WILL BE INFORMED THRU PR'S OF UPCOMING INFORMATION AS FRANK AND DEVANEY PR. FIRM FEEL THAT IT IS NECESSARY TO INFORM THE PUBLIC.
I AM GLAD I MADE THIS TRIP AND I AM GLAD THAT I MET A VERY HARD WORKING TEAM OF INDIVIDUALS EMBARKING UPON AND WORKING TOWARDS A COMMON GOAL. I DO NOT BELIEVE THEY WILL GIVE UP UNTIL THEY SUCCEED.
THAT IS MY OPINION. I PLAN TO CONTINUE TO INVEST IN QBID AND ADD TO MY HOLDING. I DO NOT BELIEVE AT THIS TIME THAT I WILL CONTINUE TO DAY/SWING TRADE THIS STOCK. I AM GOING TO HOLD ONTO WHAT I HAVE AND ADD TO IT WHEN I CAN WITH EARNING FROM MY OTHER TRADES.
THIS IS JUST MY SITUATION. EVERYONE ELSE MUST FIND AND BE CONFORTABLE WITH THEIR OWN TRADING TECHNIQUES.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT OF ME AND THE Q.
I AM EXAUSTED AND WILL SEE YOU ALL IN THE MORNING HERE ON THE BOARD. HAVE A GREAT EVENING. REST ASSURED YOUR MONEY IS IN GOOD HAND WITH THE Q. IMHO
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DIANA
An old, but interesting post
regarding Time Warner contract.
http://www.siliconinvestor.com/stocktalk/msg.gsp?msgid=19091801
I disagree because I DID speak to Frank. If you do not believe than YOU call. (because that is just what I did...I did not believe all the "I spoke with Frank posts) so I called.
Launch is right now...
according to Frank Olson, whom I spoke to half hour ago
I just spoke with Frank Olson....
Not believing that people were actually speaking to Frank Olson--I called--and got right through!!!
The soft launch is on right now, he said.
I also gave him the heads up about the Boston Globe reporter I met over the weekend at a picnic. Gave him the heads up to expect her call.
Jazzy: good find. Mind if I foward this to the Qbid site/email?
Gordon: Welcome to the Ihub board. I can't stand the Rb board, however, there a a few posters--like yourself--who truly offer valuable insight and information. Glad I no longer have to "wade" through hundreds of BS messages at Rb to find your posts.
Please stay with us
GreatKhan:
I also emailed Deveny regarding heads up on Boston Globe reporter. I also intend to put up flyers around Ptown regarding Q Television (with permission of course from Q
Will keep board posted on my conversation with Globe reporter!! I am still reeling from today. Can't believe I bumped into these two people.. at the same party!!!!
Iamretired: I do not have ability to send you a private message. If you have Q Television's fax number that would be great. In the meantime, I emailed all Q Television and to Devaney. I will speak with reporter tomorrow and give her info. Here's keeping our fingers crossed. xxx
It is a small world.
I was at a Memorial Day barbaque this afternoon in Provincetown--the Gay mecca on Cape Cod. People were milling around. A friend introduced me to a guy she was talking to. "He's from MTV," she says. The guy turns around and I see LOGO on his jacket. "Oh," I say, the gay channel. "Yes," he says. "You're our competetor," I say. A blank stare from him. "I'm a shareholder in Q Television." "Oh, he says, "good luck. I don't think they'll do so well." "Oh really?I say. When are you launching." "Febuary," he says. "Well, Q Television is launching in July." A few more words exchange and he leaves.
The best part of all this: a woman had been standing there, listening. After he left, I was going on and on about Q televsion. The woman says: Why haven't we heard about this? I said, who is WE. She says, "The Boston Globe. I'm a reporter for the Globe." We talk for a few minutes. I tell her all about Q Television, the soft launch on Tuesday/hard launch in July/
"Who can I talk to at Q Television and how do I contact them?" I say, Frank Olson and that I can get her the phone number....She gives me her business card.
I will email the Q Television tonight to give them the heads up and the reporter's name so they know to expect her call. I will also give them her email so they can contact her or give her Franks private phone number.
I don't know where any of this will go, but it was so exciting...synchronistic!!
For those who believe "there are no conincidences...this one was unbelievable.
I later found out that the Boston Globe is owned by The New York Times...
I think MTV/Viacom press releases will work in our favor. It has "planted a seed" of GAY TELEVISION in the nation's mind. WHen Qbid launches--FIRST---people who want the station will jump for it. They may not know or care that it is not MTV/Viacom--they only know they can now get Gay TV!!!
Here's to the soft launch!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Been in since .003
I've also seen the press release on the Gay finanical site and it's being talked about in the Advocate message board.
Looking at the bright side of MTV/Viacom news. It certainly is bringing attention to the fact that a gay channel will soon be avaialbe. So, my thinking, when Qbid launches, the people who have been eager for a gay channel will jump aboard. WHy wait till Feb for Gay tv when they can have it in July?
Maybe that's why Qtelevision took a back seat when MTV was plastered on the news the other day.
I look at MTV/Viacom's announcement as "free advertising" for Qbid.
Still long.
I just emailed todays press release to the Advocate.
Interesting:
Sales going through are HUGE..haven't seen that in a long time.
Not impressed with the PR. Same old stuff. Need to hear about contracts. I "feel" another PR coming out today. Hope I am right. Srill holding LONG
yes, i think bullish
An interesting read from another board
By: gordon_geco
24 May 2004, 10:17 PM EDT
Msg. 328974 of 329034
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TA for the day:
the chart:
http://stockcharts.com/def/servlet/SC.web?c=qbid,uu[r,a]daclyyay[d20040201,20040524][pb5!b21!b50!b20...
I actually got a chance to watch the market movement today, and it was as boring as ever :) Hopefully tomorrow, and the days after will provde a little more excitement! There are a couple interesting things to point out on the chart tonight. I still think that the chart is in a critical phase, however the chips seem to be slowly but surely stacking themselves to the bearish side. Don't get too excited though, we still need the ultimate story teller to arrive regardless. And that's volume. Until we see more volume we won't move up significantly. That's just the facts. Because the chart isn't really giving up much info at this point I'll use tonight to point out some interesting things on the chart that I think are worthy of discussing. I'll point out some things that are worth paying attention to on any chart. If you want to learn about charting... i've found that one of the most powerful things to do i order to improve your skills is to go back 2-3 months on a chart and analyze it. Hindsight is 20/20, however the more familiar you get with the history of a stock's chart you'll be better equipped to predict the future price action.
Let's start with the volume on the chart -
Look at the general trend of the volume on the chart vs. the price action. I've drawn lines that show the general direction of volume over certain periods. See anything interesting? I bet you do. Everytime the general volume trend changes direction we get significant price movements. This is not magic or self fulfilling prophecy. Volume moves stock prices! Plain and simple. You see that everytime volume changes direction so does the stock price. It makes you almost mad when you look at it because you say.... why didn't I sell there! LOL. See the last volume line drawn? I'll be looking for us to break out of this trend on multiple days of ascending volume soon.
Let's look next at tight trading ranges -
You'll see on the chart that many times before a stock changes direction, it will consolidate into a tight trading range. I have chosen a couple key consolidation points on the chart that exhibit tight trading ranges prior to breakouts (each one is circled). This is a simple yet practical thing to watch on any chart. Tight trading ranges signal many times low volume trading areas where bulls and bears have become exhausted in their battle. It's almost like two worn out fighters going into their corners between rounds to get reuvenated. It's normally followed by bulls or bears coming out of their corner re-energized, and one rallying over the other. Now, look at how these tight consolidation ranges line up with volume peaks and valleys. Beautiful isn't it! It looks like we're in the process now of consolidating into a tight range on low volume right now.
Finally let's look at the MACD -
The MACD is a very popular indicator used by many TA's to find stocks that have bottomed and are looking to reverse shortly. If we can get high volume accompanied by a AMCD reversal we should have a legitimate breakout on our hands. The MACD has already started to reverse direction giving us a preliminary hint that momentum may be shifting back towards the bears. Now we need to break above zero on the histogram.
I think we still need good news to get us rolling again. We haven't had any in a while. But, I think the big one is coming soon. The chart is saying so. GLTA.
yes, I'm having problems with Yahoo fiance
Interesting post
From Raging Bull Board: Gordon Gecco Post#323684
Looks like we bounced today. Yup, ppl are looking forward to tomorrow, and next week to see what QBID has in store after their follow up meetings. Folks, this is prime time, either you are in on this deal or out. I'm not pumping that this your last time to get in. I think these prices are still a bargain, however we may not be this cheap much longer. In other words this stock will "decide" very soon whether it wants to go up significantly or down. I know this isn't much of a prediction, but I'll explain it later. You must understand that there comes a time in every charts "life" to either die or live. This chart is getting mighty close to doing one or the other. Here's why.... If we stay in this downtrending channel much longer it will show that the bulls just don't have enough gas without some "MAJOR" news to overcome the bears. And beleive me, I've watched many stocks charts get so broken that by the time they recover, even "MAJOR" news won't resurrect them. Ultimately, somebody's going to win and somebody's going to lose. It's that simple. Right now the chart is broken but in recovery mode, what we must do soon is show some serious conviction and break out of this downtrending channel on high volume. Ok, enough of the sappy talk. LOL. Let me see the facts gordon! OK. Here's why I make this doom or gloom predcition. Are you ready?
Take a close look at this log chart -
http://stockcharts.com/def/servlet/SC.web?c=qbid,uu[r,a]daclyyay[dc][pb5!b21!b50!b200][vc60][iut!ub1...
There are three main things that we must pay close attention to. The long term support line, the MACD, and the accumulation/distribution. If any one of these indicators goes sour we're in trouble. However, if all of them turn in the right direction the others will probably follow and this is good news. The Support line is critical as we can not afford to go below this line. Just look at that support as our heart rate, if we drop below it we're dead. A positive thing about today is that we stayed clear of it, which showed that the bulls may be regaining some strength here, but it's still really too early to call at this point. To prove how strong this line is look at the two times we touched it and how strong we rebounded from it :) The MACD is at a critical stage and may be the most telling indicator on the chart right now. We need for the MACD to turn up! If it continues this consolidation or slow death towards zero we're in trouble. We're getting very close to zero, and a healthy stock/chart will show some life and rebound from the bottom. If we turn into the thin line and head up we'll see an explosion. Beleive me on this! Many techies are anxiously awaiting for the MACD to turn over on this stock to convince them that this is for real. In order to reverse this we need heavier volume with higher price movement. Period. Finally we need for the accumulation/distribution to break from it's channel and make new headway. We certainly can't afford to dip below the lower line, and today we got a bounce. As you can see then the accum/dist and MACD are sort of tied together.
Bottom line we need multiple days of ascending or equal volume to really soar. So we need for tomorrow's volume to be higher than today's, with an increase in price and so on. As you may have noticed, i have no predicition for the price tomorrow. Why? Because the chart is at such a critical point that it's getting really hard to call the direction :) I think the potential at this point still far outweighs the risk, and that's why I'm still around.
This is in no way meant to scare anyone... it's simply the truth IMO, and it's time to push all of the chips onto the table or off. In reality I think it will come down to what I have posted below.
Anybody know what makes a pinkie really soar? GOOD NEWS! I think we need to see some really good news prior to June 1st. If we don't the chart will be in jeopardy. So Frank, if you read these boards, listen closely. The stock is at a make or break point, and we need you to reach into your bag of tricks and pull out that giant rabbit that I know you're holding in your back pocket! LOL. I'm willing to bet that we'll get that big news that we've been waiting for on either Monday, or Tuesday. I'm only basing this on what the chart says which is that each time we hit support some good news comes to bail us out. GLTA.
Very interesting concept that Pridevision and Qtelevision joing forces....
Exciting week ahead!
Hotline update: Fantastic
I think the update is phenomanal. Perhaps I am being overly optomistic, but I like the fact that it is not a general "blanket" statement--but specifics. 5 hours of "test" programing...
We are on the right road.
Still have not sold one share--not yesterday, not today, and certainly will NOT in the next two days. Sticking with my orginal plan of seeing what May 15th brings.
Liking what I am seeing
DK: good advice. Another good day to turn computer off and go for a walk/bike ride/fishing--anything but watch a repeat of yesterday!!!
Well said, Herman!!
Yes, everyone shut down your computers!!!!! And don't watch!!!
(I still think the MM's are intentionaly walking this down. Slaming the tree. But I am an internal optimist.
At this point I am being stubborn: they CAN NOT HAVE MY SHARES.
I'm going for a walk!!!!!!!!!!!
Here's a thought...
Maybe, just maybe the convention was sooooo successful that they are bypassing the soft launch and having the hard launch early? June 1. that's how i read it
Well said WORKONBOATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey, Skunk, Agree with you 100% re: board going down tubes. Let's stick with DD please. Time is too precious.
I don't see the connection between taking a poll on this board about who is and isn't gay vs marketing target.
Actually, I find the survey irrelevevant
gooQbids reasoning that frank olsen should know the interest level of gay is ..I don't have a word for it, but if there was a gay channel I think the level of interest in it by gays would be huge. Common sense.
If people are so afraid to disclose that they are gay then perhaps NOW is the time for a gay channel.
Re: Gay Poll
I find it interesting that those who are "not gay" are quick to answer the poll; but those who are gay--and I'm sure there are hundreds of Qbid investors who are--havent' responded. I wonder why that is?
Secondly, if this was BET and not QBID would we be taking a similiar poll poll? Who is black and who is not black?
Sub:
Great minds think alike!!!
Here's what I am thinking:
2 great things have happened this last week: One: Qtelevision fulfilled their promise and atteneded the NCTA. Two: they hired a well-known Public Relations company.
Apparently they made LOTS of contacts/exposure. I'm thinking--and this is JUST MY OPIONON--that yes, they may have added shares these past 3 weeks (remember we all thought 7.5 billion shares, then we heard mention 9billion.) Suppose they did add, and raised millions--well, that would enable Qtelevision to put together a network. (remember Viacom said, it would take about 30 million to build a nework worth Billions>
They are in the ballpark--todays hotline said. That is encouraging. Yes, I am reading into soft-launch end of month as "not the 15th--that's fine. Perhaps something happened during the covention that made them push plans back a few days or so. I don't mind the delay...as long as it happens. Putting a network together is a MAJOR undertaking. Not something to be rushed.
I am sticking with my original plan of action: take it a day at a time, watch, trust, and not watch ever tick.
Good luck to all.
afxm:
In response to your message: "I don't know anybody that is gay".... I would assume even in Texas that there are dozens of gay people who you pass by everyday: doctors/lawyers/politicians/nurses/students/store clerks....they just don't COME OUT and tell you!!
LOL
No one is bailing...
JMHO: the MM's are still holding this. If you notice, They are not letting it over.014 (for now)
They will let it run when they want.
look at the sales...weak, very few shares.
I am not worried.
Zacharia:
Thanks for responding.
GREAT POST FROM CBS BOARD-MUST READ!!!
Posted By: brinyne Msg# 22952 of 23001
It's an interesting thing, perspective. This is a textbook case of how your viewpoint on a challenge can shape your response to it.
For many of us, we got in at the sub-penny level; we can view our investment from a standpoint of success, even as it erodes. Some of us got in at the peak, and all we may see is erosion of what used to be. Many of us look at what the PPS used to be, and feel anything lower is reason for panic and serious discomfort. And many are misled to believe that people called bashers or pumpers on one specific investment board or another makes any long lasting impact on the performance of a stock.
Why are we here, bashers, pumpers, and investors? Would we gather to discuss the merits of something as exciting as cement...or are we here to share information, ideas, and theories on this exciting concept, one of great potential that may help us achieve our goals?
I believe we are all here in "penny stock land" because of the massive potential these stocks hold for explosive growth. With great potential for gain comes great potential for risk and loss too. We accept that risk as part of the admission to join in with placing our hard earned clams down, with the hope of being the ones who were in the right place at the right time.
For those who got in early: When I start to feel a bit jittery about how my stock lost several thousand bux in a single day, I remember that had I have placed the meager amount I started with in a savings account instead, I'd have gained a paltry 2% (perhaps) by now...rather than the 1,300% gain I still enjoy even after today's closing bell. How are you really doing, from that perspective?
For those who got in late: You're seeing what "used to be" shrinking in value...or are you? Do you not still own the same number of stocks...and until you sell those stocks, have you really lost anything? Besides, you got in because of the potential you saw in the company...and the best is still yet to come! Focussing on the potential rather than "the change from where it used to be" will help you keep your head in the game, and prevent you from jumping out a nervous wreck (rather than jumping up when your stocks explode in value). And IMHO, this company has been DDed to death...this seems as certain a thing as any I've seen to date.
Finally and respectfully, don't let yourself get caught up in the basher/pumper thing. It's blown way out of proportion. You can voice your equal value opinion too...it doesn't mean you'll say anything that will kill the company, or make everyone here a millionaire either. Neither will anyone else. Just look for patterns, ignore things/people that regularly say things you know aren't factual, and enjoy your investing.
Right now I think it's safe to say QBID is going through some turbulance, but really each of us controls for ourselves how much that turbulance affects us. Opportunity lurks nearby for those who can keep their minds clear enough to do continual objective analysis of how your company is doing...and you can also choose how you react to it too. Hopefully, it will be in a way that is beneficial to your goals.
I believe keeping the proper perspective on things will help keep the tums in the cabinet and your head down on the pillow at night.
Long, strong, and still seriously optimistic...and all offered respectfully IMHO.
Brinyne
Zacharia: Just curious. in one of your posts you said week of May2 volume would be in hundreds of millions but that the price would not climb. You happened to be correct.
What led you to this thought.
Personally, I think 2 billion shares were added during the last 3 weeks. That, and the MM's holding it down. JMHO.
TIA
Zacharia:
Beautifully said.
Thank you, once again. I enjoyed your level-headed post last night, too.