How to avoid almost every problem posted on this forum

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  1. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    Reading and following the advice given in this blog will avoid almost every problem you see posted here

    http://alewatcher.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-trader-tips.html

    This is a great resource. It won't work, however, if you don't read it, don't read all of it, don't take it to heart, and don't make it a part of your regular trading routine. Trading is so much fun when it is done properly, so rewarding, and so delicious. OTOH, if you are so unprepared to trade that you do not even know what protocol is for the simplest things, such as new traders send first, or how to box beer so it doesn't break, it will be a huge hassle and disappointment.

    Here is that link again. It won't work if you don't click it, nor if you don't read it, nor if you don't follow all the advice.

    http://alewatcher.blogspot.com/2010/11/new-trader-tips.html

    And for those who really need it to have a catchy title to click it first

    How to trade like a boss and have 0 problems
     
    #1 cavedave, Jul 6, 2013
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  2. Steimie

    Steimie Maven (1,428) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    Link?
     
    #2 Steimie, Jul 6, 2013
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  3. commis

    commis Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2009 Massachusetts

    amen.
     
    #3 commis, Jul 6, 2013
  4. UCLABrewN84

    UCLABrewN84 Initiate (0) Mar 18, 2010 California

    Don't trade...
     
    #4 UCLABrewN84, Jul 6, 2013
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  5. cbeer88

    cbeer88 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2007 Massachusetts

    This link not being stickied to the top of the forum is seriously putting a hurting on the trading community. For every new trader who creates a thread that can be answered with "read Alewatcher's blog", there are another 100 traders who didn't even bother to post and keep on doing things wrong.
     
    #5 cbeer88, Jul 6, 2013
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  6. leftyhyzer

    leftyhyzer Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Indiana

    I really think the bros should pm that link to every new member. Anyone wanna second this?
     
    #6 leftyhyzer, Jul 7, 2013
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  7. Justinsosmart

    Justinsosmart Initiate (0) May 14, 2013 California

    I agree too, although if you spend enough time on BA (as you should if you are getting into trading) you are bound to see the link multiple times.
     
    #7 Justinsosmart, Jul 7, 2013
  8. cavedave

    cavedave Grand Pooh-Bah (4,157) Mar 12, 2009 New York
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    I agree. It boggles the mind thinking how many times folks who come to this forum with problems must have passed over that link without going there and learning how to avoid problems.

    I am willing to bet that there are folks now who open this thread, see the link, realize they should probably go there and learn how to do this right, yet don't.
     
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  9. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
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    I disagree. That would imply the only reason to come to BeerAdvocate is trading, and that is just plain wrong.

    Now, if you were to PM that link to everyone who joins the trading group, I'm with you 100%.
     
    #9 vurt, Jul 7, 2013
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  10. lucas1801

    lucas1801 Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2012 Massachusetts

    Reading that will help, being generous and willing to learn will also work.
     
    #10 lucas1801, Jul 7, 2013
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  11. leftyhyzer

    leftyhyzer Initiate (0) Jul 10, 2012 Indiana

    I had a buddy sign up about a month ago and the Bros sent him an email stating he had to wait 5 months and atleast 100 posts before posting in the trading forums. Its not that hard to sticky the Alwatchers Blog along with the email.
     
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  12. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Pooh-Bah (2,116) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    Very good read for new traders!

    Personally, with the exception of the abbreviations, I feel like most of that info should be common sense. Some people are idiots though...
     
    #12 evilcatfish, Jul 7, 2013
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  13. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    This link was provided to me my cavedave months ago when I inquired about trading. I've had 6 trades, with one on its way and so far so good!

    Thanks cavedave, a true BA!
     
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  14. vurt

    vurt Grand Pooh-Bah (4,504) Apr 11, 2004 Oregon
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader


    Yes, abstinence is one option. Safe trading is another. :wink:
     
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  15. Sarlacc83

    Sarlacc83 Initiate (0) Mar 2, 2008 Oregon

    Yes, but in both cases, once you fill up the package, it gets reaaaaaallly expensive.
     
    #15 Sarlacc83, Jul 8, 2013
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  16. Bad_Trader

    Bad_Trader Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2012 Namibia

    I've followed the link, and I'm coming up with some "Work-Arounds"
     
    #16 Bad_Trader, Jul 8, 2013
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  17. Duffman929

    Duffman929 Initiate (0) Nov 27, 2010 Illinois
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    So, what are you trying to say? Please link for explanation.
     
    #17 Duffman929, Jul 10, 2013
  18. Jwale73

    Jwale73 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Aug 15, 2007 Rhode Island
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Well-spoken Dude. Can I get you another White Russian :slight_smile:
     
    #18 Jwale73, Jul 10, 2013
  19. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    How will reading that tell me how much my beer is worth and how to totally win every trade I do?
     
    #19 Jnorton00, Jul 10, 2013
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  20. Treebs

    Treebs Pooh-Bah (1,728) Apr 18, 2011 Illinois
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    Don't worry, the 2012's and 2013's are working on a collaborative effort titled "How to Offer Turds for Whales in Six Easy Steps". Expect the E-Book out later this year.
     
    #20 Treebs, Jul 10, 2013
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