Do You Think Trading is Gambling?

Discussion in 'Psychology' started by nysestocks, Jan 17, 2009.

Do You Think Trading is Gambling?

  1. Yes

    140 vote(s)
    44.7%
  2. No

    173 vote(s)
    55.3%
  1. JSSPMK

    JSSPMK

    Jachyra,

    now you are wasting time, they don't want to understand what you are saying, they just want to go on making love to their penis
     
    #291     Feb 4, 2009
  2. BSAM

    BSAM

    Even though you couldn't resist the diatribe, at least you answered the questions. Thanks.

    You're gambling, my little brother.
     
    #292     Feb 4, 2009
  3. BSAM

    BSAM

    JSS---

    Off topic, but what is your obsession with my penis?
     
    #293     Feb 4, 2009
  4. MAESTRO

    MAESTRO

    Over the last 15 - 18 years I have worked with over 300 traders. The best of them were also outstanding poker players! Almost without exception.
     
    #294     Feb 4, 2009
  5. ElCubano

    ElCubano

    it's when they string together some wins that they think it isn't gambling, that's all.
     
    #295     Feb 4, 2009
  6. Jachyra

    Jachyra

    Its certainly clear that one of us is gambling.

    BTW, you're real good at making strong arguments and backing them up with solid facts. If you ever get tired of gambling in the markets you should consider pursuing a career in being a lawyer -- maybe a prosecutor... trying to get a conviction in this country is always a gamble so you should fit right in.
     
    #296     Feb 4, 2009
  7. BSAM

    BSAM

    And if you ever get tired of gambling in the markets, you should not become a lawyer, because your bullshit is weak.
     
    #297     Feb 4, 2009
  8. MAESTRO

    MAESTRO

    As a psychologist I am puzzled with one very unpleasant observation. Every thread on ET without any exceptions ends up with mutual insults and immature name calling. It is such a turn off for me. I always wanted to convince you people to carry on a thread without disgusting bullying and imbecile remarks. Can we try it once, just for the heck of it? May be we will like it and carry on without that stupid habit?
     
    #298     Feb 4, 2009
  9. BSAM

    BSAM

    Oh yeah, it's those odds and statistics, don't you know??
     
    #299     Feb 4, 2009
  10. Jachyra

    Jachyra

    Wow, that was so clever.... I am so impressed.... really... You should also consider being a motivational speaker... or perhaps even write a column on proper etiquette and manners.

    At this point its not even worth responding to you anymore because obviously basic courtesy and professionalism to others is not something that's important to you and neither is having any meaningful dialogue or conversation about this issue. I think I'll save my responses for those people who are legitimately interested in having a discussion and aren't just saying the same thing over and over again. Or at least for those individuals who have actually read the book that MAESTRO referenced... or any book for that matter regarding this topic.
     
    #300     Feb 4, 2009