i used to really want to be around other traders and in chat rooms during trading but ive really changed and really like the
solitude.
BUT i do make sure i belong to a few traders groups and go to their monthly or semi monthly meetings.
im sure it will be different for everyone but keep an eye for how you behave while others are around either in person or chat. Does having people around help you execute your plan better or worse.
i discovered for my case that when I though people were watching me, I
executed poorly.