I suppose we all have our own heroes. Heck, I keep rereading Reminiscences, and we all know that Livermore had a number of "setbacks." The man was a genius, but a flawed one. During each reread, I try to learn from both his wisdom and his mistakes.
I think surf's problem is that he latches onto people who give him access, and they then do his thinking for him. Surf often touches on subject matter that appears to be beyond him, like an ill-fitting suit. The crux of the matter is that if you trade your own account, then you need to do your own thinking. And that's where his results bear that out.
Surf, before you press the "Report" button, please understand that I don't mean any disrespect here. What I present is what I think is constructive criticism. You are of the view that people who do well in the markets must wear their hat in a certain way and no other. But that is not the case. We each must play to our own strengths and find our place in the market ecosystem, if, in fact, there is a place for us. Anything else is folly.
If you find this post offensive, then by all means complain to the moderator and do so with my blessing. Its deletion will do me no harm.
of OPM : it gives people who use them nine lives in the market