Replies to post #3588 on StockCharts Support Forum

[Trader77]

Humor and Sarcasm

The short answer is yes, there is room for humor and sarcasm on the Public Chart List. Where we run into problems is when people find the equity curves of their trading accounts stuck in a downtrend. There’s no humor in that, only sarcasm (on the part of the market, of course). As far as the OFFENSIVE material goes, perhaps it is because you misspelled the word “villain.” Market thieves like their charts clean and their grammar impeccable (No sarcasm intended, only humor).

Good trading to all.

Jim

[Deadb440]

Hi Katka. Personally I didn't find any offence at all. As a fellow chartist on the Public Forum I too have sometimes used Sarcasm as long as the Intent is Clear.... Your's perhaps was not simply because there are so many language barriers in the world and members or viewers to the Charts from around the world (where economic stability and safety from terrorists is not generally taken for granted daily as you or I may feel) may not fully comprehend this "note of sarcasm". Take it with a grain of salt but be a bit more cautious as to the wording or a Villainous referances... LOL I've viewed your charts in the past and voted for them as well. Keep up the good word along with maintaining your sense of humour. If we can't laugh at ourselves it's truelly a sad state of affairs.

[Scarecrow]

Hey katka,

I read your post, and then reread it, and then read it again.

I agree that humour and sarcasm (it's not-so-nice distant cousin) have their place on StockCharts.com's Public Charts lists. Heck, they have their place everywhere. But quality, timeliness and relevance all become issues very quickly. I might find something to be absolutely hilarious and someone else doesn't think so at all. And vice versa. For example:

"A man walked into a bar. The second one ducked." (haha)

As far as voting goes... I peruse the Public Charts lists often, mostly to see if anyone has come up with something new and different. I appreciate clarity and simplicity, and vote for those lists that demonstrate such. However, I am hesitant to vote for a list for which the owner is fishing or even pleading for votes. I believe the work should speak for itself.

You specifically asked, katka, so I wanted to take the time to hopefully, respectfully reply.

Good luck and keep up the good work!

Matt

P.S. By the way, I believe spelling does matter -- to me it demonstrates an attention to detail.