IDO Security, Inc. (fka IDOI)

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As you may have noticed, there are at least a few bashers here on the IDOI board. If you are unsure of how to detect one, please see the following link:

http://www.basherbusters.com/temp/identifyBasher.html

For a more official definition, please see the Investopedia definition:
http://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/stockbasher.asp

Below is what to do when you encounter one. I've not done a great job at doing this myself, but will keep this in mind in the future.

What do you do?
It is important to find answers on your own terms. Pick up the phone and call the company, talk to the investor relations person or the CEO until you get a satisfactory answer. The problem here is that the advanced basher has you doing his bidding; you have essentially joined his ranks. So, develop your own little “Due Diligence Package” and answer questions by placing the information into the package. Then you can refer new investors to read your well-researched answers to questions raised in the Investor Information package.

What you need to avoid is getting into a conversation with the basher himself or herself about the topic. Once you get into direct conversation with a basher, you give the basher credibility. Answer the question if you need to, but do it indirectly. Never use the basher’s name. Never get into a personality contest with a basher.

GLTA!