Sometimes I feel the blog alone is worth the price of admission.
But, surprisingly, not for trade setups, as I am not a day trader.
Rather, I like the total breadth of topics, and I most appreciate
comments and links pertaining to fundamental analysis,
general market and economic environment, etc. The "Off Topic"
section is useless, IMO, since those posts do not show up
under the main blog when I select "View All", and I never go
out and explicitly select the Off Topic section. I find
some true Off Topic comments interesting, and I just skip over
those that are not interesting. But, some people are too sensitive
and cannot handle the Off Topic comments or the wasted time,
apparently. Personally, I prefer having all the comments readily
avail on the main blog, and I will use my adult mind to decide
which comments to read and my adult maturity to refrain from
emotional attacks.
Posted by hamvestor on 24th of Jan 2012 at 01:13 pm
I subscribed here to get investing analysis and trade ideas. I
find the political posts to be distracting, in many cases offensive
and often juvenile, and in any event make it harder to find the
investing-related posts. There are lots of other forums for
political discussion, so let's respect Matt, Steve and Tom's
wishes, and stick to the rules.
Posted by parkridge77 on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:50 pm
Palldin a pared down, sparse, professionally focused board
is hard to come by ! I am guilty of answering that post--
apologies to all. There are board rules- we sign on for that-
understood & now underscored. I also find the photos very
unpro.
For me, more investor than trader ( but always trying to learn
from charts posted)I have found trading just based on
chart patterns can miss a lot of gain-- like CWEI- great run
from the Oct. 30s to here-- which is why I like
more fundamental analysis at times & appreciate posts
relating to global economy, supply demand & currency
overall. But I can also see how text info can get in the way
of a trader's mind set who is following solely #s & chart
snapshots.
Appreciate the efforts of BPT to review & respond
here- very impressive TY
Posted by Palladin on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:41 pm
ok, here are my cards on the table... the blog to me is pretty
near useless. Sure, the odd times some members post timely charts
but for the most part it's like watching paint dry. Do not
misunderstand me as I think Matt's and Steve's newsletters are
invaluable. But the blog is not really a big deal. Let it flow man,
let it flow...
we post a lot of intra day ideas as we see them before they go
on the watchlist and newsletter, I also suggest stops, etc, so
that's what the blog is useful for, real time information about
what the market is doing and getting trade ideas as we see them
again you can just click on the '
Matt/Steve' Topic if you ONLY want to see our posts. So even if you don't
want to view the other posts, just set the blog to our posts only,
it's easy and it auto refreshes
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I do not agree. But
Romney made $21.5 million last year....
Posted by Palladin on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:31 pm
I do not agree. But be that as it may how about an alert that something has been posted to the often forgotten "Off Topic" section.
As far as I'm concerned I would let the blog flow freely come what may...
Would like to hear some feedback from members about this issue...
come on guys and gals chip
Posted by Palladin on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:51 pm
come on guys and gals chip in! what are you, a bunch of looters?
Who is John Galt?
Blog Opinion
Posted by sethbru on 24th of Jan 2012 at 01:03 pm
Sometimes I feel the blog alone is worth the price of admission. But, surprisingly, not for trade setups, as I am not a day trader. Rather, I like the total breadth of topics, and I most appreciate comments and links pertaining to fundamental analysis, general market and economic environment, etc. The "Off Topic" section is useless, IMO, since those posts do not show up under the main blog when I select "View All", and I never go out and explicitly select the Off Topic section. I find some true Off Topic comments interesting, and I just skip over those that are not interesting. But, some people are too sensitive and cannot handle the Off Topic comments or the wasted time, apparently. Personally, I prefer having all the comments readily avail on the main blog, and I will use my adult mind to decide which comments to read and my adult maturity to refrain from emotional attacks.
off topic
I subscribed here to get
Posted by hamvestor on 24th of Jan 2012 at 01:13 pm
I subscribed here to get investing analysis and trade ideas. I find the political posts to be distracting, in many cases offensive and often juvenile, and in any event make it harder to find the investing-related posts. There are lots of other forums for political discussion, so let's respect Matt, Steve and Tom's wishes, and stick to the rules.
Well put, Sethbru
Posted by lessarda on 24th of Jan 2012 at 01:05 pm
Palldin a pared down, sparse,
Posted by parkridge77 on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:50 pm
Palldin a pared down, sparse, professionally focused board is hard to come by ! I am guilty of answering that post-- apologies to all. There are board rules- we sign on for that- understood & now underscored. I also find the photos very unpro.
For me, more investor than trader ( but always trying to learn from charts posted)I have found trading just based on chart patterns can miss a lot of gain-- like CWEI- great run from the Oct. 30s to here-- which is why I like more fundamental analysis at times & appreciate posts relating to global economy, supply demand & currency overall. But I can also see how text info can get in the way of a trader's mind set who is following solely #s & chart snapshots.
Appreciate the efforts of BPT to review & respond here- very impressive TY
Matt and Steve are not
Posted by diablo4 on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:53 pm
Matt and Steve are not fundamentalists...they are technicians.....That is why all the charts intraday......Keep em coming...
since this is a trading blog
Posted by mrab on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:34 pm
I really do not need politics here I can go for that to other blogs.
ok, here are my cards
Posted by Palladin on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:41 pm
ok, here are my cards on the table... the blog to me is pretty near useless. Sure, the odd times some members post timely charts but for the most part it's like watching paint dry. Do not misunderstand me as I think Matt's and Steve's newsletters are invaluable. But the blog is not really a big deal. Let it flow man, let it flow...
we post a lot of
Posted by matt on 24th of Jan 2012 at 12:47 pm
we post a lot of intra day ideas as we see them before they go on the watchlist and newsletter, I also suggest stops, etc, so that's what the blog is useful for, real time information about what the market is doing and getting trade ideas as we see them
again you can just click on the ' Matt/Steve ' Topic if you ONLY want to see our posts. So even if you don't want to view the other posts, just set the blog to our posts only, it's easy and it auto refreshes