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@Kim I understand that the concept of going by majority is typically best. However, in this instance it may be insightful to take a more granular look. If those voting against the new topic for each trade idea are those that are also contributing the majority of the trade ideas, I believe this merits discussion. The notion here is that those that are already spending their time contributing most, may not also wish to spend the additional time to create a new thread for each of their trade ideas. This is just something to keep in mind as the more laborious it becomes the less some may contribute.

@SBatch, thanks!

Isn't that exactly the structure of the official trades?

I think the threads for new ideas have been very successful. Im referring specifically to ideas such as the VXX diagonals and short strangles (before we stopped posting to it when the new unofficial trade idea thread opened). we can quickly reference the initial rational just like official SO trade ideas we can see how the trade evolves over time in one thread New members can be instructed to read through the thread before posting redundant questions the board would be less clutters, we wouldn't have to follow as many topics healthy debate makes this board thrive. I think we preserve conversational momentum when each idea has it's own thread.

@SBatchI completely agree. So here are few questions/comments: 1. Is creating a new topic for each trade idea really much more time consuming than replying to an existing topic? 2. How spiting to 2 topics (trades and discussions) would help? I don't think members would remember to make a clear separation, and also how would it work? If you plan to enter xxx to will post it under discussions, and then the actual fills under trades topic? Sounds a bit artificial. Personally I voted to option #4 (new topic each month). I think it will resolve the issue of topic becoming a monster, and can be a good compromise. Also members will have to follow only once a month which is also a good thing. I would like to hear more from members who post the most @Yowster @RapperT @Rogers @Djtux etc.