So I happened to read a few of the comments that came in this morning, and I stumbled across "the one" that created a little controversy here this morning. I figured I would spell a few things out here this morning and clear the air, so to speak.

I hate negativity. Especially in trading. There is no room for it, and once you let it in, it effects your results. It effects those around you and it never leaves you. Each time we have a situation like this, I try to dismiss it immediately. There is no room for it here.

For all of those who contribute, lurk, stop by, stalk, or camp out here on the blog, thank you. You all know that this is "Jeff's trading blog." This is my personal space to talk about whatever I want. This page has no outside affiliation with any organization, company, broker dealer, etc. Simply put, this is me.

My motivation in keeping up this site was to talk about trading. It was helpful to me to write about various topics, document trades, review strategies etc so that I could stay on top of my game, and try to help others. The formula here is such that the number of daily hits here rivals many prestigious blogs. Why?

I do not give trade specifics. There is a calculated reason behind why I do this. I don't want to trade for anyone else. If I did, I would be employed by a hedge fund, not an Investor Education company. If I sat here and ranted all day long about how much money I make, or how well I do in the market, who would want to read that? I have never advised anyone to take or not take a trade here, but I share the stocks on my radar, I am somewhat vocal about what I am trading, and I leave everything else out there for you to decide. I try to help people see what I see, and learn how I trade, rather than just leave my receipts and have everyone follow my lead.

I cannot comment on the motivation of people visiting this site daily, because I know that there is quite a mix. Even the traders that are here for a free meal, still need to figure out what to do with the stock being discussed. There is still a lot that the trader needs to determine to take that trade, to know when to exit, and how to manage risk. My archives have been the answer since all of my recipes are documented here in this blog. Again, that is my motivation...to leave clues of my trading successes & failures.

I get visits from all types of traders and the last thing we need here is negativity. I welcome any trader no matter their experience or background. I like the fact that we all have this element in common. There are traders that have made money and lost money. Those that are nervous and those that are confident. Do not make any attacks on these people. The last thing we need here is to point any fingers at anyone except me. I know the natural defense mechanism when you are getting clobbered in the market is to point fingers, but don't do it here. This is my blog, and I harvest a community, not hostile environment.

If you want to point a finger, click here. I mean it with the utmost respect.

Recommendation: Can we get back to work please?

Long: Positive attitudes

Short: Negativity