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Ok ...so I've had a couple of beers and maybe a bourbon and coke …. but it has given me an idea

I once started what I deemed as my "own thread" given my interest in FX trading called "Barney's Ballsups" …. catchy title I thought … The thread was actually useful for me and a few others seemed to enjoy the banter, so …..

My suggestion here in re-invigorating ASF is …….


What if all and sundry long standing members here at ASF …..


STARTED THEIR OWN THREAD on whatever they choose or wish to talk about/discuss ..


AND


POST AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK ON THAT THREAD (even if no one has responded lol)


Personally, I am interested in other Members likes/dislikes/trading accomplishments good or bad/even personal issues/problems in general/ways to make a million bucks without trying etc etc (the last one I am really interested in lol ...

So basically ….I reckon personal input is often way more interesting than generic posting … so my challenge for other Members is to ….. "HAVE A SAY" ….AND ….. POST on YOUR OWN THREAD.

I suspect the feedback will likely be a lot more positive than you may think …. Cheers all
 

I like this idea Barney. Whilst I'm still a learner I've been thinking of starting my own thread where I'll post summaries of what I've been learning from my investing books, Uni notes and various websites. Cheers to you too good Sir (as I finish a second Wine)
 

…… Cheers DK ……

Absolutely start your own thread …. Personal threads/journeys are not only interesting to other punters ..... but they can help the writer sort out their own trading style and problems

Putting things down in black and white helps make us more accountable for our decisions …. Whether those decisions are right or wrong is of little importance in the learning phase… it just means we become more aware of their importance for the future ….

In a nutshell … go for it
 

I think that this is a good idea.

I saw this thread a while back, but didn't really think too much of it initially. However, scrolling through the threads [recent] and there are a [significant] number of non-trading threads. Nothing unduly wrong with that, I even participated on one a little while back.

The advantage for your own trading thread is that it makes trading decisions accountable and when [if] you break your rules/system, it is there in public view. This in the longer term will help your trading. Everyone wants to post 'X' and see 'X' eventuate. Of course very often 'Y' happens. This is inevitable when trading. It is your plan to deal with 'Y' that is important. Of course, so is 'X'. If you have a valid 'X', over time 'X' predominates over 'Y' and the result are '$'.

Generally you get to '$' far more quickly with accurate attribution. Your own thread is one of any number of ways to achieve this.

jog on
duc
 
I have thought about this a little lately
Looking for topics I think I can help with and
Ones that members can benefit from.
I’d prefer to post in the members only section.
I want Joe to gain more members and if my posts
Add to that then —— Job done.

Time is an issue and one of the topics needs time and
Accuracy
—-Topic —— “Making and managing a watchlist “
Haven’t seen anything like this on the boards.

Talking about substantial sums of $s tends to alienate people.

But as Barney says everyone wants Financial Security.
Having achieved that some 26 yrs ago and the magic $ amount
Multiple times I think I can talk on this topic with experience
Candor and practicality. Everyone in this country can do it.
—-Topic ——- “ How to make your Million “
Or
“Financial security in your lifetime”
Which can happen without having a million or more.
Mind you a lot more fun if you do.

Don’t have time for both at once.
Opinions?
 

tech,

I have noticed [because I tend to read them] a couple of day-trading threads. One of which I noticed ran into a low win%.

As to your suggestion re. watchlist and management, very important for day-traders. When I day traded I had a feed that provided stocks that were to report news intra-day. I would trade those stocks that then moved on news. The news tended [in the short term] to set up a price trend that could be traded. You may have [probably have] a different methodology. The important point however is: not how you trade [set-ups, this you should already have on lock] but rather what you trade [catalyst for momentum of an indeterminate length].

There are obviously other variables that go into trade selection management, but you have identified one that does not seem to be discussed overmuch.

jog on
duc
 


Tech ... You are a busy beaver ..... and probably don't have the time nor inclination to start another thread where you feel the need to post lots of technical information and get bogged down in a "lack of response" (not that punters aren't appreciating your input, but rather I know you would appreciate more involvement/interaction from the punters in general)

My idea of a @tech/a personal thread would be like a Blog style of posting where ...

You make a comment (whatever you feel like at the time) ... tell the punters why you made that comment/how you dealt with the circumstances either trading wise or personally wise and see what banter evolves from that (right from your early days when you had bugger all to now!)

Interaction/communication and learning from anyone's personal thread would be fantastic and I think there are a multitude of ASF Members who have "stories" to tell which could ignite some great conversation.

Thoughts??
 
Thanks for the support everyone. I'm grateful for any meaningful contributions at all, whether they be personal trading or investing threads or threads on interesting trading or investing topics that end up generating valuable discussion and debate. There have been many at ASF over the years and I'm sure there are many more to come. All contributions are encouraged and appreciated. Just join in and participate in whatever way feels comfortable.

As barney said, "go for it".
 
I don't know why there is a Private Members Forum - really welcoming to new posters

I refuse to post in it.
 
Logique said:
I don't know why there is a Private Members Forum - really welcoming to new posters

I refuse to post in it.
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As I understand the "Members Forum" is only available to registered users.

Those not signed up would not be able to post in any forum I believe.
 
Logique said:
I don't know why there is a Private Members Forum - really welcoming to new posters

I refuse to post in it.
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I like it.
If you want to access some of the better topics and
Threads you should become a member. It’s free.
More members mean a stronger forum
Stronger forum means Joe and ASF look more
Attractive to advertisers.
Which means you have a forum.
 
I think the difficulty of reinvigorating ASF is keeping knowledgeable posters active. How this can be done, I have no idea

Looking back at the members I follow, less than half still actively post - it was arguably these members that kept me coming back regularly.
Newer members will develop and gain an understanding into equities, derivatives, fx etc. however the knowledge/ understanding that some members can provide is far beyond what I or the majority of members could provide.

 
Sunday mornings are bad for me due to interpersonal interactions over the weekend, but they remind me of something. I believe in help and protect good people and punish bad people - the World needs more good people.
My interactions with Joe lead me to believe he's a pretty good Bloke and this Forum is a good Forum and it deserves support.

The above isn't brown nosing, neither is it pure self intetest as I can learn elsewhere and have a tonne of stuff to study.

Rant over atm lol
 
Sorry @Ann to have missed your posting this thread being subscribed but not linked with all postings. Now i did so.
Hope you are well and fitter now.
With a hope you are better now I would feel less guilty otherwise thinking, you hit your head on the wall after reading my actions on FAR (Just trying to cheer you and not mocking at all ).
 
@Darc Knight
I concur your comments on Joe.
He is a passionate man and reads probably all of our messages, responds PM. I do like him immensely of the tasks he does including two infractions he issued in the first year or two of me joining this ASF. Good actions are always recognised to put people on track.
@Joe Blow Now we need to see your real photo than God Father's one as we are not mafias and you are supposedly not the Mafia Don either
 

Thanks Miner, I am struggling a bit. I come on here for a minute and then I get sucked into stuff when I should be resting. There are a lot of FARs around. I just had a swing at PO3 if you missed that. I may be 100% off target with it because I am really ragged now with trying to do fundie stuff. It seriously does hurt my head, I am not supposed to be doing that as the doc said any activity causing pain in my brain can damage my recovery.
 

Take it easy and don't worry about climate change too much.

Not that you do anyway.

(That's not meant to be taken seriously, I enjoy your posts on all topics).
 
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Hey @Ann
Just take it easy, chill out and return to normal sooner to enjoy Chrisy with family and friends.
Cheers
 
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