The simplest way to look at it is in the example below:
For this example assume the following:
Account equity of $5000
Risk Per Trader 3% = $150
Taking the risk per trade of $150 you then use your preferred analysis method to determine where a reasonable stop-loss level would be placed based...
What you see is irrelevant. You should get your glasses checked. I'm a independent trader and educator but if you would prefer to believe i come from the "dark side" - not sure what that means" ill have to re watch Star Wars to see if there is some insight to be had" - then by all means have...
Leverage does not matter since it does not determine your pip values. That is determined by your trading size. Use a correct risk% (1 - 3%) is good on each and every trade and you will avoid blowing your account.
I have a new account with ThinkForex as well as a couple of other brokers and have had no issues. I have actually found ThinkForex customer service to be the best, even withdrew some recent profits.
Talking about specific brokers aside, I think it is time that all of this speculation on...