Level of participation in stock threads

[Garpal Gumnut]

I am still waiting for you to PEN that poem.

Self disclosure ... it's a Buddhist thing.

Ask Hang to seng you a song on PEN, and I will followup with a poem.

gg

 

[burglar]

In my opinion, for way too long
He's been singing loud and strong
Although I'd like to sing along
Poems, I much prefer to song

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

In my opinion, for way too long
He's been singing loud and strong
Although I'd like to sing along
Poems, I much prefer to song

Said PEN to the punta:*
"Oh I wanted you to come*
Close to me and kiss me to the core*
Then you might know me like no other Fuka*
Shima has ever done before"

gg

 

[burglar]

Said PEN to the punta:*
"Oh I wanted you to come*
Close to me and kiss me to the core*
Then you might know me like no other Fuka*
Shima has ever done before"

gg

Suite! Loved your use of the word "core"!

 

[prawn_86]

So when i logged on this morning we have 15 out of 36 threads with new posts, as stock threads. This is an improvement, but i'm guessing that there are still a lot of people posting just in general chat and not stock threads.

For the record, he mentioned Toll Transport specifically as "their yard is empty" and a major local employer (hundreds of jobs) in danger of actually closing. But then Toll is a national company, and their Hobart yard being empty doesn't necessarily say much about overall operations - all it really says is that the local economy is stuffed. For all I know, Toll might be booming in WA etc. Hence my thought that there is a swing of interest toward the economy generally, and away from specific companies.

Personally i dont see what would be wrong with mentioning this in the specific stock thread. As long as you qualify that it was mentioned in a conversation and was state specific, then it may generate further discussion in that thread, eg other people might come out and say it is/isn't the same for the Toll yards in their states.

 

[springhill]

Said PEN to the punta:*
"Oh I wanted you to come*
Close to me and kiss me to the core*
Then you might know me like no other Fuka*
Shima has ever done before"

gg

In my opinion, for way too long
He's been singing loud and strong
Although I'd like to sing along
Poems, I much prefer to song

A thread on participation
You have reduce to degradation
From rhymes with shocking ties
I wish to gougeth my eyes
Viewing your poetry nevermore
Would have my spirits soar
No more from thee, wicked rants
Making me defecate my pants
No further gibberish shall be seen
I feareth punching my computer screen!

 

[springhill]

I agree some stocks do get more attention than others, and larger, more well known companies tend to get more thread views than smaller companies. But please don't underestimate how many people may be reading and not replying. I assure you there are many out there, but they may feel like they don't have anything of value to add. Your posts are definitely appreciated and I'm glad there are those ASF members who are updating the threads on low cap, low liquidity stocks. Please don't get discouraged.

Thanks for the kind words Joe. I would encourage those who feel they have nothing to add but dont have the full grasp of a company, ask questions. Questions promote discussion, discussion promotes better analysis.
I am no expert in fact the criteria i set for investment can be quite limiting, but i contribute what i can. I am a fruit grower who just has an interest in the stock markets, the machinations of shares and attempting to make this a little more comfortable for my family. In fact alot of
my posts are generated in the orchard. If i can, you most certainly can!

 

[prawn_86]

I am a fruit grower who just has an interest in the stock markets, !

haha off topic, but my father is also a fruit grower in SA

 

[So_Cynical]

So when i logged on this morning we have 15 out of 36 threads with new posts, as stock threads. This is an improvement, but i'm guessing that there are still a lot of people posting just in general chat and not stock threads.

Take away the Labor bashing posters that only post in Labor bashing threads and the bulk of the posts in non stock threads will be gone....and the forum will be better for it.

 

[nulla nulla]

Take away the Labor bashing posters that only post in Labor bashing threads and the bulk of the posts in non stock threads will be gone....and the forum will be better for it.

+1

 

[Joules MM1]

springhill, spring-roll, springsteen
sang with an apostrophe, didnt he
sounds like dendrobrachiata
and rhymes with chippolata
jeez, i thought this was a serious thread
broke into prose n poetry instead
the hills are alive with the sounds of a burgler breaking bread
through the window, slipping in the kitchen sink, smacking her head
wake up the household, theyre rolling out NBN
wake up the interweb there's trolling by a guy called Sven

wots up Sven? i said in a chuckling voice
Sven is a kiwi who's fave word is "choice!"
why doesnt anyone talk about stocks anymore, he asked
i said, cause theyre all doomed out and can't be arrsed
Eh! choice bro! he said with his south island accent
bet you aussies need a bend in that annoying downtrend

yep, i said, you got in one,
bluddy downtrends making everyone glum
wot we need are some sunflower moments
like thrashing the kiwis at cricket or hongkong 7's
he said, you suck a kumera,
i said i'm not from Canberra
he said, this poems really sad
i said, yeah, they only get bad
duh

duh? he asked
duh, i said

and that's how we began the duh song

(c) joules (can you believe it, yes, we can) 15/06/12

 

[prawn_86]

Take away the Labor bashing posters that only post in Labor bashing threads and the bulk of the posts in non stock threads will be gone....and the forum will be better for it.

+1

Personally i think that ASF has gotten a lot more political lately, possibly to the detriment of the stock threads.

If you are reading this and post mainly on politics, have a think about what policies you like/dont like and how they will effect particular companies, and then post about that company. See the CAB thread for a good example

 

[Joe Blow]

Take away the Labor bashing posters that only post in Labor bashing threads and the bulk of the posts in non stock threads will be gone....and the forum will be better for it.

I don't know of anyone who only posts in threads where the Labor Party is criticised. If you go through the posts of those you are referring to, I think you will find the vast majority post in threads in a number of different forums and on a variety of topics.

I don't want less posts in the General Chat forum, I want more posts in threads on individual stocks and other market related topics.

 

[So_Cynical]

I don't know of anyone who only posts in threads where the Labor Party is criticised. If you go through the posts of those you are referring to, I think you will find the vast majority post in threads in a number of different forums and on a variety of topics.

You want me to name them? You seriously don't know of anyone only posting in threads created with the sole purpose of criticising the Labor Party....with respect Joe...you have to be kidding.

There is a core of around 6 or 7 members that pretty much only post in Labor bashing and pro coalition threads, with out doubt these members almost exclusively only post in political type threads or threads of a whiny nature where the only intent is to "bash'" Labor and any centre or leftists policy's.

Perhaps we have different views on what constitutes variety?

 

[Julia]

Why don't you name them?

 

[explod]

There is a core of around 6 or 7 members that pretty much only post in Labor bashing and pro coalition threads, with out doubt these members almost exclusively only post in political type threads or threads of a whiny nature where the only intent is to "bash'" Labor and any centre or leftists policy's.

Have to agree on this point. Though I am against both ALP and LIB for both social and economic reasons and perhaps could have a better view than most. Its hard to look objectively past ones own shackles of course.

However the very nasty and most often unsubstantiated armchair criticism has put me right off the community discussion threads. But it does seem to align itself with the tactics of Abbot and the press in trying to unseat the minority Labour Government.

 

[explod]

Why don't you name them?

GG and yourself just for starters.

 

[Joe Blow]

You want me to name them? You seriously don't know of anyone only posting in threads created with the sole purpose of criticising the Labor Party....with respect Joe...you have to be kidding.

The only person that I'm aware of who even comes close to doing what you describe is noco. The others that I think you're referring to do post in a wide variety of threads and on a variety of topics, many of them not at all political in nature.

Of course, I don't follow all threads or see everybody's posts. I can only comment on what I have observed.

But again, I'm don't think restricting what people can post about in the General Chat forum is the right way to go. It's been tried elsewhere and only turns into a headache for all concerned. What I would like to see is simply more posts in threads on stock market related topics, with a focus on threads on specific stocks. People are free to criticise any political party they like here at ASF. I don't judge people on their political views, I judge them on their behaviour.

 

[pavilion103]

Joe,
I'll make a special effort to post in some more threads when I am doing my nightly analysis for the next day. I've been posting in a number of threads, mainly in regards to the technical side of things. I will ramp this up a bit.

 

[Garpal Gumnut]

So_Cynical and explod, you can always put people on ignore if they get up your nose.

I find it distasteful that on a forum with such a great camaraderie as ASF that you guys single out others as not being politically correct according to your view. Julia is one of the most even and fair ladies I have ever met, she often gives me a fair ole serve.

I will be away for 6 months just about in 15 days time, and I have always wanted to go a full year without an infraction, but you are really trying my patience with your whinging.

So I won't say that you both daily dine on a $hit sandwich and need to get a life and lighten up. It is a forum not the bloody High Court.

And yes I too would like more stock and investment talk, but remember the Storm Financial thread will eventually hit 1 million posts soon.

I read more posts than I post and learn so much from other's wisdom.

So get a bloody life and stop whinging.

gg