TL getting more popular each month!

[Soultrader]

I opened the premium members section to the public. But am limiting new threads and posts to members with posts counts of over 100. If you are currently a premium trader status this will not apply. Added a little search feature when posting new threads as well. I may remove this for a different idea. (still debating)

Would you guys like to see any new forums or sub categories?

[Anonymous]

Yes. I too watched with bated breath as the number ticked towards 2,000 and then thru it. Great Job Soul. Thanks for such a nice place to call home.

* I like the idea of mutli levels for the members. Members would have to be at that level to post there, but lesser level members could read the posts.

* However, I think there should be a level that is NOT accessible to all members from the start. In this level there could be an exchange of "not ready for prime time viewing " ideas. At some point the person who started the thread might want to let everyone view it (by starting a "sister thread" at a lower level), but he/she might want to restrict who sees it in the beginning stages.

* As far as repetitive questions go, I point to numbers: 95% of traders lose. Now if that is true, it stands to reason that what drive this business is the influx of NEW traders. They are bound to ask the same questions that have been asked before. Most new traders will walk down the same path of the 95% that lost. Clearly the questions would be the same.

Simply, in a business with high turnover, repetitive questions are part of the deal. Seasoned traders should actually like this. If there were no newbies then the seasoned traders would be trading amongst themselves. Not as profitable a proposition as trading with clueless newbies.

Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against newbies. Just trying to make a point for those whose tire of the same questions.

[TheBramble]

	Quote:	PivotProfiler
	* However, I think there should be a level that is NOT accessible to all members from the start. In this level there could be an exchange of "not ready for prime time viewing " ideas. At some point the person who started the thread might want to let everyone view it (by starting a "sister thread" at a lower level), but he/she might want to restrict who sees it in the beginning stages.

As a new kid on the block I don't feel it's appropriate to get too involved with site politics and admininstration, but I have to ask PivotProfile what his reasons are for suggesting this particular idea?

If this were to be implemented there are always the questions of 'what information exactly is considered 'not ready for prime time' and 'who will be considered unworthy to receive such information' and 'who is it that will be making that decision and based upon what'. It is somewhat elitist and counter to the spirit of any bulltein board in the first place. I'm really not into divisive attitudes or the withholding of the free flow of ideas and discussion.

If there's felt to be a need to 'restrict' and be 'covert' in discussion of ideas with only a select few there is always PM or email. No need to rub peoples' noses in the fact that they're 2nd class citizens.

I've seen this implemented on another board and was myself a member of the 'private forum', but felt the existence of the 'them and us' mentality did no favours to anyone.

If it's purely a question of not being inundated with stupid questions on serious topic threads or abuse /flame etc then that all comes down to moderation. And if James would like suggestions on that score one simple solution to moderator overload would be to give the thread starter edit/delete privs for that thread. Abusers of thread would soon get the message as would abusers of that priv itself.

[TinGull]

	Quote:	TheBramble
	If it's purely a question of not being inundated with stupid questions on serious topic threads or abuse /flame etc then that all comes down to moderation. And if James would like suggestions on that score one simple solution to moderator overload would be to give the thread starter edit/delete privs for that thread. Abusers of thread would soon get the message as would abusers of that priv itself.

Interesting point there about giving the thread starter those privs...I like that idea. Your thoughts, James?

[Soultrader]

I wish that function was available with the system. Unfortunately it wont be possible at the moment. Im working on adding a small feature with new thread postings so we can limit the amount of repetitive questions on the board. Or I can start making a glossary of posts soon.

[Anonymous]

	Quote:	TheBramble
	As a new kid on the block I don't feel it's appropriate to get too involved with site politics and admininstration, but I have to ask PivotProfile what his reasons are for suggesting this particular idea? If this were to be implemented there are always the questions of 'what information exactly is considered 'not ready for prime time' and 'who will be considered unworthy to receive such information' and 'who is it that will be making that decision and based upon what'. It is somewhat elitist and counter to the spirit of any bulltein board in the first place. I'm really not into divisive attitudes or the withholding of the free flow of ideas and discussion. If there's felt to be a need to 'restrict' and be 'covert' in discussion of ideas with only a select few there is always PM or email. No need to rub peoples' noses in the fact that they're 2nd class citizens. I've seen this implemented on another board and was myself a member of the 'private forum', but felt the existence of the 'them and us' mentality did no favours to anyone. If it's purely a question of not being inundated with stupid questions on serious topic threads or abuse /flame etc then that all comes down to moderation. And if James would like suggestions on that score one simple solution to moderator overload would be to give the thread starter edit/delete privs for that thread. Abusers of thread would soon get the message as would abusers of that priv itself.

First, up until a few hours ago we ALREADY had this.

Second, the person starting the thread would decide where he wants to place it.

Let me give an example using Brownsfan. He is the resident Volume Candle Guru .
He may want to start a thread topic on a very advanced aspect of VC trading. Now he would be willing to share this information, but rather than sharing with those who are not sharing back (no posts), he wants to only share with those who are doing so in kind.

Many people can "lurk" the boards and pick up good trading ideas. But maybe one wants to only share ideas with others that are also putting ideas out there.

I am not talking about secret hand shakes and private meetings in smoke filled rooms. Just members who have been around for a while posting sharing with others who are doing the same. All a newbie has to do to get there is continue to post. In other words, support the forum and the forum supports you.

[Soultrader]

Hi Pivot,

That is exactly what I had in mind My current question is whether to use the premium member forum viewable by all or only my premium members? I do not want to restrict content to traders. But I do think having an area where contributing members can benefit is helpful. This will in fact keep that specific area clean since the users will already have knowledge of the content on the board. (avoids repetitive questions, etc..) Any thoughts? Thanks

[torero]

I agree with Bramble in that we may start to seeing "we v. they" attitude. But I also agree with PP that in trading, sharing ideas is not a common, if not, the opposite, which I agree should be up to the person who's willing to share by adding a circle of friends or similar. James, that might be something you want to add I think they call it social network thingy where you add your groups of people you want to get involved in etc. This way, I agree this would exclude the 1st-class, 2nd-class problem, rather, it's a circle of friends.

The other I wanted to add in to somehow reduce the repetitive questions/threads is start a wikipedia-style format. I think TS is doing it after horrible complaints about not being able to find things when newbies come in. Might want to research this and pick a circle of experts to focus on their areas of expertise. I think this way, once newbies understand it and still have questions, at least they'll have a level of knowledge enough to ask more good questions.

[Soultrader]

Sounds interesting Torero. I had the TL! Groups (similar to yahoo groups) on the forums but took it off because of lack of interest. With the wikipedia, there is a similar function for it on this system that I can install. The only problem is I am not familiar with wikipedia. I noticed TS had it recently (still havent looked into it)... how does wikipedia and a forum fit together? Is wikipedia just a linking system?

[torero]

I'm not an expert in this area, but wiki is a way where certain members collaborate in certain areas of their expertise. If they want to contribute, they have to be approved to be added. This is how Wikipedia works. This keeps the content clean, relevant and orderly and of course, truthful knowledge. There is linking mechanism between forum and wiki, I'm sure. Check Wikipedia's parent company who distributes this app for free.