I was going to ask the same question when I ran across this thread. I agree that many of the more successful authors have spent more time selling subscriptions than offering useful analysis. Not to throw him under the bus but George Schneider is perfect example. Years ago he wrote very insightful articles I looked forward to reading.
Then he added a few charts that you could buy to help follow stocks at the end of the articles. Ok, a nice service for a few bucks. Now his articles such as his newest one 'Not getting rich quick enough' is almost all advertisement for his subscription service. He talks about filling the gap for retirement consistently. But 1,000 subscriptions at $400 is $400,000 a year. That is more than a way to fill the gap.
I don't begrudge the guy making a living but in the end you are paying him to advertise!
I rarely read George's articles any more, and like this latest one wish I hadn't.
In comparison here's an ad in one of Brad Thomas' recent articles.
'This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Intelligent REIT Investor.'
I think Seeking Alpha should make the author indicate in the headline this is an advertisement, if that is what it is. Or, like Brad, limit the number of words that can be in an article if you are paying him for analysis.
I come to SA daily and enjoy a wide range of authors and subjects. When George used to write about company's his work rated with the best of them. I don't mind knowing he has a paid service, but if he mentions a stock or concept I would like to read about that stock or concept.
I was going to ask the same question when I ran across this thread. I agree that many of the more successful authors have spent more time selling subscriptions than offering useful analysis. Not to throw him under the bus but George Schneider is perfect example. Years ago he wrote very insightful articles I looked forward to reading.
Then he added a few charts that you could buy to help follow stocks at the end of the articles. Ok, a nice service for a few bucks. Now his articles such as his newest one 'Not getting rich quick enough' is almost all advertisement for his subscription service. He talks about filling the gap for retirement consistently. But 1,000 subscriptions at $400 is $400,000 a year. That is more than a way to fill the gap.
I don't begrudge the guy making a living but in the end you are paying him to advertise!
I rarely read George's articles any more, and like this latest one wish I hadn't.
In comparison here's an ad in one of Brad Thomas' recent articles.
'This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, Intelligent REIT Investor.'
I think Seeking Alpha should make the author indicate in the headline this is an advertisement, if that is what it is. Or, like Brad, limit the number of words that can be in an article if you are paying him for analysis.
I come to SA daily and enjoy a wide range of authors and subjects. When George used to write about company's his work rated with the best of them. I don't mind knowing he has a paid service, but if he mentions a stock or concept I would like to read about that stock or concept.
Thanks for all you do. Chip