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  • #1
  • First Post: Edited Apr 7, 2011 5:23am Apr 6, 2011 4:08am | Edited Apr 7, 2011 5:23am
Forex Factory defiantly the best forex forum and news service. I have been reading thread about trading for living... and got a question.

Why do you visit forex forums? Why do you read them? Why do you post there?

P.S If you want me to add more polls - let me know.

John
  • #2
  • Apr 6, 2011 4:31am Apr 6, 2011 4:31am
Every now and then you can learn something, but you have to filter a lot of garbage. Over time you make 'friends' and enjoy reading posts and talking shop.

I voted 'For Fun' because I enjoy routing out douche bags and getting them banned from here.
Don't wish it were easier, wish you were better. ~ Jim Rohn
  • #3
  • Apr 6, 2011 4:40am Apr 6, 2011 4:40am
most of it is garbage. but some threads are just hilarious to read.
the real motivation though (which changed over time) is to read posts of members i respect and whose posts are always educational.
Patience is key.
  • #4
  • Apr 6, 2011 4:50am Apr 6, 2011 4:50am
Quoting LasVahGoose
Every now and then you can learn something, but you have to filter a lot of garbage. Over time you make 'friends' and enjoy reading posts and talking shop.

I voted 'For Fun' because I enjoy routing out douche bags and getting them banned from here.
So . . . 4 people voted - and all here for fun.

I also voted 'for fun'.
  • #5
  • Apr 6, 2011 4:55am Apr 6, 2011 4:55am
To see what doesn't work
  • #6
  • Apr 6, 2011 5:02am Apr 6, 2011 5:02am
Quoting JohnFX_King
Forex Factory defiantly the best forex forum and news service. I have been reading thread about trading for living... and got a question.

Why do you visit forex forums? Why do you read them? Why do you post there?

P.S If you want me to add more polls - let me know.

John
I see ff mostly as a boredom filler. Most of the time I don't learn anything new here. Every now and then there is however a good post which gets me thinking a bit. Other than that, I enjoy writing out my opinion, since in my "real" environment nobody is interested in trading like I am and thus for them talks about trading get boring rather easily.
  • #7
  • Apr 6, 2011 5:11am Apr 6, 2011 5:11am
To torture myself, its good for a laugh, some of the forumers here are better contrarian indicators than anything you can find.
  • #8
  • Apr 6, 2011 5:16am Apr 6, 2011 5:16am
The title is a quote from a Friend's episode but the idea is the same. Markets move and what works today might not work tomorrow. Different people have different approaches and you might learn a thing or two to improve your own trading.
  • #9
  • Apr 6, 2011 5:17am Apr 6, 2011 5:17am
I visit forums because I enjoy threads like these
The nail that sticks out gets hammered back in
  • #10
  • Apr 6, 2011 5:25am Apr 6, 2011 5:25am
I visit forex forums to improve my trading skills and share information if available to me.
  • #11
  • Apr 6, 2011 5:58am Apr 6, 2011 5:58am
Quoting Custos
I see ff mostly as a boredom filler. Most of the time I don't learn anything new here. Every now and then there is however a good post which gets me thinking a bit. Other than that, I enjoy writing out my opinion, since in my "real" environment nobody is interested in trading like I am and thus for them talks about trading get boring rather easily.
One of the people i talked about.
Same situation here Custos
Patience is key.
  • #12
  • Apr 6, 2011 7:11am Apr 6, 2011 7:11am
Quoting Custos
I see ff mostly as a boredom filler. Most of the time I don't learn anything new here. Every now and then there is however a good post which gets me thinking a bit. Other than that, I enjoy writing out my opinion, since in my "real" environment nobody is interested in trading like I am and thus for them talks about trading get boring rather easily.
I agree with you. When you just come here and you know nothing, spend a lot of time asking a questions, looking for some trustful opinions, but every day are more and more less interesting topics and post. Why? Because you know more, and some stuff is too simple to for you or you just already know that.

But when you have time and desire to help other traders, to help people to find out something - it's great, because you help people and enjoy this process.

I'm in a perfect situation as forum member - I know already something about trading and I also don't know a lot so I can ask question and improve myself.

I also like thread like this.

Josef
  • #13
  • Apr 6, 2011 8:08am Apr 6, 2011 8:08am
Quoting josef
I'm in a perfect situation as forum member - I know already something about trading and I also don't know a lot so I can ask question and improve myself.
For someone who doesn't know a lot, you have an amazing equity curve!
The nail that sticks out gets hammered back in
  • #14
  • Apr 6, 2011 9:05am Apr 6, 2011 9:05am
Quoting Noloqy
For someone who doesn't know a lot, you have an amazing equity curve!
Thanks. Maybe I'm luck, maybe things just work for me. I wouldn't call that amazing. Just good results, let's see how I'll at the
end of the year.
  • #15
  • Apr 6, 2011 2:07pm Apr 6, 2011 2:07pm
For me it is a little bit of everything... I enjoy reading some of the threads and hearing other peoples opinions. I like a good debate at times. I also quite like contributing and giving my perspective on things.

When I have time I like to try and help my fellow traders find some success as I know how difficult it can be. Sometimes people just want a little reassurance that this can be done and a little hand holding. So where I can help it is also always a pleasure.

But I guess ultimately all of the things I mention above occur as a result of what Custos mentioned... something to fill the gaps when you there is nothing much else to do. I trade full time so when the markets are moving it is difficult to contribute, but during times when the markets are quiet and I have finished with all of my admin, I fill the gaps by coming onto FF and participating in the community.
  • #16
  • Apr 6, 2011 6:14pm Apr 6, 2011 6:14pm
Also to participate in discussions. When you start discussions many new information is available.
  • #17
  • Apr 6, 2011 7:41pm Apr 6, 2011 7:41pm
It used to be to learn.

Now, it's to share. That's the effort behind the video store thread.

It's also for exchanging ideas with other traders that I respect.

Weeding out the occasional scammer is just a bonus sport.

By the way, I voted "to share"
Not all sins are created equal
  • #18
  • Apr 6, 2011 9:08pm Apr 6, 2011 9:08pm
What's all this stuff about currency? I come here to exercise my right to vote... in polls!

And....



to meet hot chix!!
  • #19
  • Apr 6, 2011 9:22pm Apr 6, 2011 9:22pm
Quoting capitalist88
What's all this stuff about currency? I come here to exercise my right to vote... in polls!

And....



to meet hot chix!!

Yeah, so do I ...

ROFL ROFL ROFL


Of course I voted for fun, fun, fun. Oh, yeah, and to expand my musical knowledge.
Nothing worth having is easy.
  • #20
  • Apr 6, 2011 10:10pm Apr 6, 2011 10:10pm
Quoting Patience
Yeah, so do I ...

ROFL ROFL ROFL
Not all sins are created equal
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