Quote from Blotto:
Thank you TE. Your surmise is quite correct.
As we discussed earlier by private route - the cannon fodder present no serious threat to our interest, however I do question the value of continuing to engage with morons who think they may behave how they please, with no regard to proper conduct and respect for their betters.
I believe you are sincere in your efforts to help those who wish to help themselves, however I do not consider that this is the most appropriate forum to do so. The very minute discussions are elevated to a level which requires responsibility for ones own thoughts then the mob appear and persist in dumbing down everything to their level.
FA is a case in point. My message to him clearly explained the limitations of forcing all discussion to conform to his own (limited) point of view. I know what's what, however I am always open to learning and strive to hone my skills and take this endeavour to the highest levels I am capable of. This is necessary in all levels of trading.
FA has obviously shut himself off to any possibilities which do not conform to his limited and incorrect worldview. When I state facts, I am retorted to with abuse. FA defends this position by stating that he will respond to people with the same attitude that they treat him - if only he were able to discuss with me on my level, and with the same motives. Instead he resorts to childish insults as he does not know, and does not know that he does not know.
Note however that he will follow up with questions, trying to pick the brains of others but always ready to retort with rudeness when he does not get the reply he wants. It is not a stretch to consider that he treats the market the same way as he treats others on this board - and when something presents which is contrary to his expectations he will not adjust himself, but he will try and force the facts to adjust to him. What happens when he tries to do this in the markets? Well, we know that - he has probably part filled our orders!
Those who can recognise the value of your contributions have either earned the right to be consistently successful market participants or are well on their way. The rest are beyond help until they change their attitude - this is the best lesson which can be taught to them, and will enable them to achieve success in whatever they aspire to. It is also impossible to teach them while they remain unwilling and unable to learn, and for the time being it is best that they remain where they are. Everyone has the opportunity to progress should they realise the need to behave properly and approach their tasks in the correct way.
I wonder if you have come across the works of Ayn Rand? The antics here remind me very much of the closing chapters of Atlas Shrugged - the looters demand everything from the producers, however they are intentionally ignorant as to the fact that they have nothing to trade in return. Instead they believe that we exist for their benefit, and have some duty to provide to them the fruits of our many years of hard work and sacrifice. Familiar, yes?
