Quote from myminitrading:
Professional traders DO-NOT use Mickey Mouse $7.00 software.
Here are some quotes from the start of myminitrading's journal. See if it sounds like he is a
"professional" trader to you:
"I am starting this thread to hold myself accountable. I have followed the markets since November 1999. I have not been a total success nor have I been a total failure.
I struggle with discipline, and I struggle with my emotions.
I have been using the same method for several years.
I can do this, I know I can."
This was posted in his journal on 4-18-06 in his first post of his
journal.
Here is a link to it:
http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&threadid=67537&perpage=6&pagenumber=1
I guess he is just another wannabe who was looking for some "cheaper"
software so he could save money. And failed at figuring out how to
use QuoteTracker.
Definitely not a professional. A joke maybe... LOL...
P.S. Funny how these (in his case, over 7 years) wannabes have to
run around taking out their crap on anything they can find available.
Here is some more of his posting from his journal around
the time he entered this thread. Maybe he is having mental problems:
"05-25-06 10:41 AM
I have noticed as of late, my temperament has changed I have become more aggressive towards other posters here. This is not like me at all, I have always been laid back easy going. This is quite disturbing and it has me worried.
I think the best thing to do is take that vacation."
Here is why he might be freaking out. A response to someone else in his thread:
"Why dont you post some trades? dont be shy, step up and hold yourself accountable in front of 50,000. It does wonders."
I guess you get the picture. He also states he wants to take the
summer off to be with his kids. He obviously needs a break from trading...
He is at the breaking point and doesn't know what to
do about it. I hope he doesn't crack...
P.S. myminitrading.... If you are still struggling with your emotions
and discipline after 7+ years you might want to hang it up.
You don't have to be ashamed to give up the game.
It's better than ending up in a mental hospital.