mister man wrote:this forums like being in a pub, where everyones hiding their drink, and whispering their orders to the barman, then slinking off into a corner without talking to anyone, whilst shielding their drink from prying eyes,lest anyone else wants the same theyd be less left for them.
When you play poker, do you let other people see your hand?
And whilst you've accused others of not revealing their edge, all I know of what you do is that you trade football matches when particular events happen. That's fine - I don't expect you to reveal your methods - but why criticise others for taking the same stance?
mister man wrote:they would hate to be confronted with the weeping 5 year old, and distraught single mum whos broken down in tears at the theft of their possesions,that 5 mins for some milk means a week or two with nothing for the child or themselves now, no way do they want to see the consequences of their actions on others.
If someone gambles recklessly and loses big time, I feel compassion for them (I've been there myself), but I don't think people who do well from trading should feel guilty.
The aim of the game is to make money by exploiting other people's errors. The people who you're up against are consenting adults who entered the arena of their own free will. It's not like anyone is stealing anyone else's money. It's like a game of poker - you can either put your money on the table or simply watch. The choice is yours, and you and you alone are responsible for the outcome...
You're a pro trader. Does it bother you that you take money from the market (ie other people)? If not, why should it bother other traders?
Jeff