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Re: The Omega List Scandel (was ummmm... sorry)


  • To: "[ tradergirl ]" <frwd@xxxxxxxx>
  • Subject: Re: The Omega List Scandel (was ummmm... sorry)
  • From: "Tom Bowen" <trbowen@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
  • Date: Fri, 19 May 2000 09:49:04 -0700
  • In-reply-to: <001401bfc143$6bc25250$2f1d7ad8@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>

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Please take this rhetoric private.
Frankly the rest of the list is not interested.

----- Original Message -----
From: "[ tradergirl ]" <tradergirl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>; <frwd@xxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, May 19, 2000 3:46 AM
Subject: Re: The Omega List Scandel (was ummmm... sorry)


>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Brian" <bnm03@xxxxxxx>
> To: "[ tradergirl ]" <tradergirl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: "List, Omega" <omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 8:36 PM
> Subject: The Omega List Scandel (was ummmm... sorry)
>
>
> > Hello TraderGirl,
> >
> > You know, this is sort of funny.  I can't believe you keep bringing my
> name
> > up in this context, as if your actions belie your words, sort of.  You
> know,
> > like you can't let it die even though you say you aren't angry.  Which
is
> > fine, but I think it speaks volumes about you.  You know, like, how you
> say
> > you're not angry in one breath but then keep invoking the issue in the
> next
> > breath.  Girls with issues.  Gawd.  You remind me a lot of the rich
> teenage
> > girls and their characters you see on the show Beverly hills 90210 (or
> > whatever that zip code is) -- you know, say one thing, do another.  Nice
> > personality trait.
>
> Not rich.  Made my own money in the market, through a lot of study.
>
> > I don't know where you got that letter or who wrote it but it sure was
> > intense.  Whoever wrote it had some imagination.  But that's all fine
and
> > well and H2O under the bridge with me.  I've forgiven you for that.  But
> > what I didn't and still don't agree with is the way you subjected the
list
> > to that awful abuse, only to further your manipulative goals.  To expose
> the
> > list to such filth in a pathetic attempt to satiate your violent and
> > manipulative anger and soil my fine upstanding reputation here by using
> the
>
> Wow!
>
> > list the way you did is harder for me to forgive.  I mean, who knows
> > someone's kids could have been reading the list and could have actually
> read
> > it!  I mean, whatsup with that?  Do you think you have the right to
> > involuntarily subject list readers to that kind of filth no matter how
> much
> > you want to succeed?  Yes we're all traders here but that's going
> overboard
> > IMO.  It's no surprise that that probably was written by a trader.  I've
> > heard worse from traders, way worse.  Actually, I thought there was good
> (in
> > a complimentary sense) and bad in that letter so I don't know why you
> > thought it portrayed something so evil, so rotten that that you just had
> to
> > share it with the world.  Did you think list members would get up in
arms
> > about it?  And then what?  I mean what was you goal here?  The one
implied
> > by your actions, not your words?  Mm-mm-mm, smacks of manipulation to
me.
> > In short, even if I did write it, which I didn't, IMO you were way out
of
> > line for posting it.
>
> I think the message you sent me was way out of line, Brian.
>
> > And then there's the violation of list etiquette.  I mean to take what
> > obviously was a private message (because no one posted it) public is a
> > violation of the spirit of this list.  Private messages stay private,
> > especially one like that!  I mean my gawd, people have gotten hounded to
> no
> > end on this list for taking private messages public without consent of
the
> > other party.  It's just not cool.  It's just not cool and as others on
> this
>
> That e-mail you sent doesn't apply to the netiquette code.  You know, it
> might not be me doing this, it could be you.  But it could be someone else
> framing you.  Whatever the case, the topic is over as far as I can see.
>
> > list will tell you it is part of the list etiquette we obey to cut down
on
> > the off topic posts.  You'll learn that with time though.
> >
> > Am I upset at you?  Of course not.  Never was, kind of found it amusing
> > actually.  Although it was kind of shock to come in and see that
> attributed
> > to me.  I had of lots of questions but my first concern was for
perserving
> > my fine upstanding reputation on this list.  And I am thankful that you
> say
>
> You mention fine upstanding reputation twice.  I am not altogether sure
> anyone
> actually has a fine upstanding reputation on a mailing list.  We're just
> traders
> who contribute to make a list come alive...
>
> > you're not upset at me.  After all, you could have tried shut down my
> email,
> > tried to infect my pc with countless viruses like you said, but I know
> > you're not that kind of person, depsite that horrible death threat you
> sent
> > to me after my original post.  All computer systems are still go here
> (knock
> > on wood) so that's a good sign.
>
> Anyone who has been in computers since 8, and is 24, obviously knows
things.
> I don't have time to gather viruses, and launch them against you.  When I
> was
> 17, I sure would have, but I have grown up.  However, if anyone knows how
I
> can launch one into the IRS's computers, please drop me a message.  :)
>
> > We are all traders here, bonded by the desire for financial freedom,
> living
> > life by our own rules, and the enjoyment from a great life that goes
hand
> in
> > hand with good trading. To me that's a very strong bond and I feel that
> with
> > you.  I really do.  I want you to know that and that I can't be really
> upset
> > with you.  Trading blood is thicker than any meaningless words that can
> come
> > between us, you know.  I just want you to know that.  I think we agree
> here
> > and I want you to know I am glad for that.
> >
> > You seem very bright and very capable and I really look forward to your
> > posts not only about computers but trading too.  Someone who makes as
much
> > "cake" as you say you do trading futures (no less) in such relatively
> > obscure markets like the NY dollar index, ought to have a lot to
> contribute
>
> DX rocks.  :)
>
> > about trading. And your PC skills, my gawd, are already legendary -- no
> > doubt we'll be hearing more from you about that topic.  I look forward
to
> > hearing your thoughts and I am glad that I have access to them through
> this
> > list. I am sure I will learn a ton.
>
> Is this the same Brian who was debating vigorously re: Java with me?  No
No!
> This cannot be.  You're sounding like an angel.  Come on... bring out that
> pitchfork,
> I know you want to (grin).
>
> > You're always welcome to contribute real knowledge about trading or
> > computers to me privately or better to this list.  In fact that reminds
> me,
> > I posted a question and analysis about using Lunix with TS a couple days
> > ago.  It asked about your thoughts regarding what you thought of using
> Linux
>
> Probably not adviseable.  I have more than one system.  It's for those who
> realize the limitations of windows on the mind.  Gets out cobwebbs,
enables
> one to think differently about computers and information in general.  It
has
> benefitted my trading because it enables my mind to continueously grow.
>
> > and TS.  I didn't see a response but with the commotion and all it
> probably
> > just got overlooked. Or maybe you were still upset, who knows.  Anyway,
> > since you're over that now, I would be very interested to hear about
what
> > trading platform you use and how you have your PC's configured for
> trading?
>
> TradeStation 4.0
> BMI RealTime
> Main: Dollar Index, Japanese Yen, Swiss Franc, British Pound.
> TIme-frame: 3 days or less
> Indicators used: none
>
> I use price action and analyzing the markets with my eyes.  Some
trendlines
> to
> make it a bit easier, and realizing if it doesn't go up, its going down,
and
> if it doesn't
> go down, its probably going up and taking that into consideration with a
> variety of
> different viewpoints based on looking at charts during different times.  I
> study the
> market constantly:  With my bagel in the morning, my bagel for lunch, and
my
> bagel
> for dinner.  :)
>
> I don't trade everyday, because not everday is worth trading.  I look for
> high probability
> setups and then I bet large with stops that keep me in, but don't crush me
> if they are hit.
>
> > Good luck and god speed in your quests.  I look forward to all of your
(on
> > topic) posts.
> >
> > Best Regards,
> > Brian.
> >
> >
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: [ tradergirl ] [mailto:tradergirl@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx]
> > > Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2000 9:57 PM
> > > To: omega-list@xxxxxxxxxx
> > > Subject: ummmm... sorry
> > >
> > >
> > > I just assumed that Brian got me kicked off.  I never ever asked
> > > to have him
> > > removed, but he asked to have me removed in the last couple of
messages,
> > > then suddenly, my messages bounced back from @eskimo.com telling
> > > me I am no
> > > longer a member.. and I just assumed that Brian succeeded somehow.
> > >
> > > I mean, I am not even mad at Brian, I don't really care, I mean, you
> know,
> > > when someone is like that, it sort of puts you in a whole
> > > different league,
> > > and its not even something that affects you, even if his insults here
> > > derogatory and crude.  It was like, hmmm.. okay if that is how he is,
> that
> > > is how he is.
> > >
> > > Okay anyways, I have a question, is anyone using TC2000 or trading
> stocks
> > > long-term?  I am thinking about using TC2000 I think it is called
> > > specifically for my long portfolio, and using TS4 for my futures
> trading.
> > > Its a cheapie program, like free, plus like $39 a month, or $19.  I'd
> like
> > > to know the data specifications of the application as well (ASCII, or
> > > proprietary).
> > >
> > > Thanks,
> > >
> > > TraderGirl
> > >
> > >
> >
>
>