Moving Forward: Your Opinion of ET

[EPrado]

Surf what about Monday-Friday during market hours when none of us are really around but you are polluting this place?

Oh...that's right....we are all trading...while you are.........not.

Quote from Rodney King:

And consider this -- they all claim to be rockstar traders... but they have nothing better to do at 9/ 10/ 11pm on a Saturday night than flame Surf on a troll thread? Real, prosperous traders would be out with the wife or gf at a nice restaurant, or with their buds at a bar or club, or with their kids at the latest Pixar film... Think about it: something doesn't add up.

 

[marketsurfer]

Quote from EPrado:

Surf what about Monday-Friday during market hours when none of us are really around but you are polluting this place?

Oh...that's right....we are all trading...while you are.........not. [/

I still don't get this pollution of threads. Why aren't the mods notified? Why aren't these posts deleted?

surf

 

[slacker]

Quote from marketsurfer:

Writing, trading, having sex, being bored, eating. Pretending to work out, traveling, driving. . I still don't get this pollution of threads. Why aren't the mods notified? Why aren't these posts deleted?

surf

If you see posts you don't like why don't you use the ignore button? It's easy!!!

 

[Cdntrader]

Quote from marketsurfer:

Folks with under 1000 posts really should have no rights to suggest anything for this site. ET depends on content to survive--- only the producers should have the ability to influence the future direction of elite. Those who don't contribute should not be permitted to vote

With this said---elite must change by using all major social media, real names, and perhaps paid content like pro trader interviews, articles, and seminars. This will provide topics to talk about. As well as provide focus for the site rather than the nonsense repetitive nonsense that has nothing to do with what's working now in the markets.

surf

lol. So over if it does.

 

[marketsurfer]

Quote from slacker:

If you see posts you don't like why don't you use the ignore button? It's easy!!!

Because ridiculous claims, chest pounding, and bogus lies need to be addressed.

I do have several on ignore. But the snake oilers need to be pointed out and their agenda made known.

 

[Cdntrader]

Quote from marketsurfer:

The markets, trading and finance have changed--

lol good one.

 

[drownpruf]

Quote from marketsurfer:

Writing, trading, having sex, being bored, eating. Pretending to work out, traveling, driving. . I still don't get this pollution of threads. Why aren't the mods notified? Why aren't these posts deleted?

surf

Does Rod know you're stepping out? I have to admit that gave me the hot burps and a twinge of nausea.

 

[brownsfan019]

This thread clearly illustrates why ET has little value. You can now talk w/ other traders in real-time via twitter and* none of the bullshit you see in this thread and ET. This thread could have been a constructive place to suggest improvements for Baron, but in typical ET fashion, it's now a bitch fest w/ zero value.

I used to check ET a few times per day to see what may be posted, but now it's much less frequent. Building a good twitter follow list is 100% much more productive.

After you factor in the bitterness around here and the age of this site, it's clear to see why the forum has gone down hill. If you are new to trading and compare this site w/ other forums and then twitter or stocktwits, there's little reason to come back here.


* Yes, I had to know the html code in order to bold something. When the most basic forums have editors to do this quick and easy, ET is so far behind the times it's sad at this point. And I know the old timers here will say - leave it as is! - if you want to attract new blood, you need the most basic forum functions.

 

[dev]

Quote from marketsurfer / rod / dave:

Your tone and authoritarian persona represented above leads me to believe you are either a trader author and or vendor. If not military/cop/ teacher type--- tell the truth. Why don't you reveal your real name so it can be determined if your attitude is warranted or if you are really just an angry female.

Be specific when you say I stoop low . Exactly what do you mean by this and specific examples please.

surf

Haha, authoritarian tone? Maybe it reads like that. I can only say what I see. Based on facts presented.

Me? I just trade. Sell nothing, want nothing, beyond maybe a bit of occasional conversation with some like minded traders.
I find it mentally lonely, trading.

No I will not give my real name. I signed up to an anonymous forum!
Besides which, my real name has no bearing on my attitude being warranted or not.
If I'm saying something, thats because i feel its warranted.
Approval from you, Dave or your alter-ego's alter-ego, Rod, doesn't hit my radar.

Beyond your obvious website sellout, read your own posts for the low blows. I cba going through mountains of irrational posts to point them out you.

As for your conclusions about being on a forum at 10/11pm, well, what has that got to do with being a 'real trader'? Seriously? Do you have rocks in your head? So many possibilities for a Sunday evenings activity, and you pick the most ridiculous conclusion.
If I'm long dollar, maybe I gave the lobster a miss to see where it opens tonight? It could be that simple.

Engage brain first > open mouth second.
It usually works better that way.

 

[dev]

Quote from brownsfan019:

..none of the bullshit you see in this thread and ET. This thread could have been a constructive place to suggest improvements for Baron, but in typical ET fashion, it's now a bitch fest w/ zero value.

Good observation, and I'm just adding to the silliness here. Time to quit. It'll never end, otherwise.
Thanks.