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On Friday, April 05, 2002, 9:40:56 AM, BobsKC wrote:
B> Mark had, as I recall, set up his own mail list and some members
B> from realtraders did join that list so if you appreciate his style,
I'm not sure if there are any non-masochists who actually *like* MB's
style. :-) I believe the real question is whether style is more
important than content. On this list, it is beginning to seem as
though style is preferred over content.
I, for one, am quite willing (and able) to ignore his very abrasive
style and focus on the content, which I belive is significant.
I'm in sympathy with how he gets a list owner mad, too, by his sneaky
tactics. Would it be better to challenge him, each time, and in real
time, rather than banning him? Or perhaps have a week or two 'cooling
off' period, after which he is back on? One advantage to this is it
would help set the 'tone' for the list in a clear way.
B> In my opinion, ric was not on this list to contribute or to learn but
B> rather to irritate and harass for his own odd form of pleasure.
I have to admit I did not read through many of his posts, but he did
seem to bring up some rather interesting ideas. Again, his style was
rather offensive to many, but I can see where the content may have
been quite useful to some people.
B> If you disagree with this opinion, you might also mail ric and ask
B> if he has his own list or if he is a member of other lists..
Both of these people were controversial, but both were potentially
useful to traders. If we remove all such idea producers, what is left
- the same old stuff over and over again?
BOTH of these people were easy to ignore, either by reading the posts
and focusing on the content, or, if necessary, by setting up rules to
send their posts to the trash. Isn't it possible for individual
readers to exert some sense of responsibility? Can't we have some
diversity here?
Hey, I don't raise the roof when someone suggests that we're gonna
have a rally because the Space Shuttle is transiting Mars. I just ask
for proof, and when the proof does not come, I ignore it - but I do
think it is a service to all to point out to the group that NO
quantitative proof was forthcoming. That's why we need so many
disclaimers in this business. :-) There are many charlatans, and as
Ric points out, it is easy to deceive ourselves too.
Which is more important, style or content, if you can only choose one?
And thanks for taking on the job of moderator - it's a tough job, as
everyone is beginning to see. (Could be worse, though, like trying to
arrange peace in the Mid-East.)
ztrader
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