whoa! first of all, i've just gotten back into the stock market about a month ago. i do heavy research all on my own, and make lists of stocks to follow based on things like charts and news bits. only before, i wasn't dabbling in the penny stocks. i was more aimed at long term investments in companies worth anywhere from 1-10 bucks roughly.
and if you read what i said, the only thing i said i learned in college was to think CRITICALLY, which is a VALUABLE SKILL in life. it hasn't left me in the dust. it didn't stop me from "taking the initiative to find this stock"...i'm here aren't i? i invested all i have to invest! my entire checking account! i see you've got a college education..."mass's" i dont follow the masses, i learn from their MISTAKES.
a pessimistic attitude? its hard to determine someone's tone on the internet, ill give you that. but i thought i was clear when i said i wasn't attacking or being doubtful, i was merely trying to get all the facts that i could.