Actually, what has happened to Yahoo ? I did not visit their message boards for almost 30 months. I was shocked by the content of the messages three months ago.
there are about half a dozen legitimate users on this board that I have come in contact with, and that combined with it being FREE make it worthwhile for a couple hours a week. Otherwise, quit with all the bullshit aliases or you will have 100% crap instead of 50% crap.
I strongly agree with the comments of others on this post, ET is probably the most valuable online resource/community I have ever participated in. As a relatively new member and trader, ET has not only provided psychological support, but vastly enhanced my technical understanding, and allowed me to successfully seek mentorship. I like to think of ET as interoffice communication, with only the people you like hearing from, and none of the annoying stuff (for the most part). I also think prohibiting generic email addresses is a major factor in the commitment level of members. Information and contacts from ET have revolutionized my trading. Thanks ET