that's a pity that you removed your post and Tekkies had requested you to.
there is wisdom and several takeaways what you wrote although much was directed at Tekkies but many will benefit from.
Learning to trade the markets can be a lifelong process. The OP Big E knew this and he made this statement once.
What it takes is to develop trading systems that fit one's lifestyle and to meet one's financial objectives. This is not an easy thing to do without the knowledge and experience of people who have done it successfully to provide the guidance and coaching. Some people are willing to invest their time and large sum of money to be a student for 2 to 3 years.
Honesty is a very expensive gift. You wont find it in cheap people.WBuffett
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