I have been following Spydertrader's threads from about October 2006. My overall trading has greatly improved as a result of Spyder's work.
I did not participate much because I used the methodology to trade the Kuwaiti stock market.
There are many threads on ET with great traders, lecturers, and trading trainers. There also many books and seminars out there that teach technical analysis, fundamental analysis, as well as quantitative analysis.
What I like most about Spyder's threads and system is that you get to see him evolve from a novice trader that needs help in drawing channels to a trading expert that understands the market and helps people along the way to become better traders.
I especially enjoyed "Spydertrader's Jack Hershey Future Trading Journal" where I was given a chance to attend a one year training on trading for free.
My overall yearly earnings have improved from following Spyder's work in ET.
Fahad