To: blazenzim who wrote (33751 ) 4/23/2008 10:13:16 PM From: TobagoJack Respond to of 219648 hello zim, <<reputation to guard>> ... what for? not for myself surely? am i supposed to care what you or anyone else think about me? why? <<Let's see you do a short term trade>> ... why? done them, been there, exposed here on this thread; they are ok when ok; there is a season for them, something about share of time and attention issues, and ease of exercising agility factors. will doubtless do them again, whenever. btw, i did all trades live, since day one, to give context to sounding board thoughts and to double check on process, as opposed to human slug yahooligan raging bullocks, and si counterparties know this for economic biz i like long term contracts, for they are astute, less bother, more fruitful, more leveraged (in an operational sense, because no, i do not like financial leverage and do not need it because operational leverage is more astute, imo) while at the same time call for less agility, and so prefer same for financial wagering, unless special circumstances arise demanding a wager. so, with regard to why, let me say the obviously inane to one such as yourself, and that i say only to make a pointed point to one such as yourself, why don't you get a real life, engage with some genuine associations, create a 3D biz or a longterm trade, leverage your precious time, and whole economies to boot? what, not enough smarts? no balls? cannot access the capital? no lines of credit to call on? no friends and allies, philosophical champions, and no one to give you the time of day? bummer. <<web page>> ... ah, so that's it, you detect a need to guard reputation from a web page that makes communication easier, diarizing more fun, and seeking of long lost relationships more efficient? most interesting how some psyche can work. btw, you too can do a web page ... that is what they are for ... to keep in touch with family and friends ... you do have them, do you not? if not, why not? truth be told, i have been advised by my betters to refrain from blogging for a period of at least 12 months starting now, for what i reason to be sound reasons, and so your presence is in fact in demand, to keep me entertained given that i cannot blog as i wish to. do not leave the thread, and please do not get yourself banned. this is your luck year. chugs, tj