I know .... It is not me but ... of all the people quoted on the wires or even in their own websites whom do you trust the most for some knowledge of the markets you speculate in. ( even if they are talking their book or fading their own talk ) and do you trust more those whom speak in T.A. or F.A. terms or global macro level ? ( I am talking all markets not just spoos or equities here )
You have 5602 posts. I respect that. Trust is a term which gets to heart of everything, trading included. I have made my living trading for more than ten years on being a contrarian which means I operate more on skepticism than trust.
Amen RN! I learned this the hard way. I followed a few "gurus" who seemed to be in the "know." I quickly learned the only way to succeed in trading is absolute independence.
Imo, people read, listen and trust those who are most similiar to themselves. They enjoy the writing style and analysis they are comfortable with regardless if it is thorough or accurate, until they learn the hard way. Personally, I prefer to read anything I disagree with. I already own my viewpoints, I don't want confirmation I want challenge and thought provoking and to see the other side of the coin. Regarding t/a or f/a, while both are subjective, f/a has broader applications.