Wrong. Baron is being supported by sponsors and that's okay. Many other sites are too. So is Big Mike. But Big Mike is also selling his own product. That's what makes him a vendor. Simple as that.
Disagree. Regardless, there are hints by ET management of a planned "premium" forum to go side by side with the free public forum. When that occurs, will be tough not to categorize Baron in the same category as other forum vendors.
When. Until then he is not in the same category as Big Mike. He is not a vendor. When he does become one, I will not be hanging around here any more.
I see someone is coming after Big Mike... http://www.elitetrader.com/vb/showthread.php?s=&postid=3769537#post3769537 LOL The only problem with Big Mike is he takes himself too seriously, other than that he has a nice place. but he is occasionally rude and condescending in referring to non-elite members that really is a turn off about him I know its only $50.... but why the need to guilt-trip people over it? it is very poor form espcially for someone who is making good money off the forum there are probably a few other sites or blogs that have a similar voluntary membership section.... but I cant imagine there are any where the owner of the site openly disparages those who opt not to join
Quit throwing around the $50 bucks number, it's going up to $100 in a few months. Sign o the times? :eek:
No, it's not. You are supporting a delusional poser. This guy is a loser and if he thinks that running a big forum is going to make him a trader (or even look like one) than he is too stupid to be taken seriously. His forum is a joke. Market wizards? I mean seriously? These kids who can barely trade on a simulator call themselves "market wizards?" They can barely play traders on his forums, let alone be ones in real life. Get real!