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[wackypete2]

Still do not understand what is suggested here?

Just include people in what?

More information please...

I'm glad it's not just me. I can't make heads or tails of it but I think there are 2 different ideas and we are confusing them.

Peter

 

[Atilla]

I'm glad it's not just me. I can't make heads or tails of it but I think there are 2 different ideas and we are confusing them.

Peter

Where's Patman when you need him???

 

[Pat494]

Interesting psychologically how this debate is getting more and more confusing. , sort of like politics. Will the end result be an unworkable mish-mash of everyones ideas too ?

You are running it Atilla and should therefore say how it is to be. If you can't think of an improvement perhaps stay as we are then ?

:whistling

 

[Atilla]

Interesting psychologically how this debate is getting more and more confusing. , sort of like politics. Will the end result be an unworkable mish-mash of everyones ideas too ?

You are running it Atilla and should therefore say how it is to be. If you can't think of an improvement perhaps stay as we are then ?

:whistling

Well as a summary:

1. Samspade's #50 post commented on counting games vs points as his system doesn't always give a trigger.
- Not sure if I understand this but we already have number of games played.

2. You saw his point and suggested increasing scale of points per week.
- I do not understand increasing scale of points per week.

3. I have a new column under test with two new weights; SWAG and SWAT.
- SWAG amends weight by dividing points/games played
- This I think will improve weight of forecast for those entrants who has best record of being near weekly close
- SWAT gives bigger weighting to forecasters with higher medals.

This has not been implemented. Just something toying about to see if WA can be improved upon. Was going to raise it after some further testing.


So that's it. All things being equal as we were - carry on forecasting

 

[Gaffs1964]

This could be an interesting week..
1750 for me please

 

[Pat494]

Well as a summary:



2. You saw his point and suggested increasing scale of points per week.
- I do not understand increasing scale of points per week.

Just to explain point 2

week 1 = same points system
week 2 = same points system + 2 on each score
week 3 = same points system +3 on each score

etc.

The point of it is for the benefit of slow and late starters.

capice ?

 

[Atilla]

WackyPete calls @ 1770.5

 

[Atilla]

1750 from me.

Guys - I had updated the google-docs but not this blog. So my apologies but the number was picked out over the weekend. Scouts honour, dib dib dob dob my utmost and all that. :innocent:

 

[Atilla]

Hi Guys,

Bulls to bears you can find week 5 forecasts here.

Please let me know if you have trouble viewing them.


https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...VubUoyTm9jZGh4Z0tzdVJoZXc&usp=drive_web#gid=0



Good luck to you all

 

[Pat494]

I see durable goods core numbers are out today. They will make a difference if excessive.

http://www.forexfactory.com/index.php#graph=52860

 

[Gaffs1964]

1750 from me.

Guys - I had updated the google-docs but not this blog. So my apologies but the number was picked out over the weekend. Scouts honour, dib dib dob dob my utmost and all that. :innocent:

It's a fine number Atilla, It picked me too!

 

[Pat494]

Here is a thread that you may have already found. It is good for market news

http://www.trade2win.com/boards/direct-access/166014-forex-research-94.html

 

[Gaffs1964]

Here is a thread that you may have already found. It is good for market news

http://www.trade2win.com/boards/direct-access/166014-forex-research-94.html

Thanks Pat, Looks good for forex chart analysis too!

 

[Pat494]

I heard on R4 last night that the BBC meteorology unit is buying a new computer system. Looks like the old setup will be for sale and likely to be very cheap. Not being a computer geek but it may not be too hard to turn the weather forecasting prog to financial forecasting for an IT specialist ???

Anyone ??

 

[Atilla]

I heard on R4 last night that the BBC meteorology unit is buying a new computer system. Looks like the old setup will be for sale and likely to be very cheap. Not being a computer geek but it may not be too hard to turn the weather forecasting prog to financial forecasting for an IT specialist ???

Anyone ??

Well I've started using the moon after Malaguti and the Delta Phenomenon introduced me to its influence on the markets... :idea:

I'm sure it can be used as an indicator somewhere...

 

[Pat494]

Well I've started using the moon after Malaguti and the Delta Phenomenon introduced me to its influence on the markets... :idea:

I'm sure it can be used as an indicator somewhere...

That looks like a no At.
They may just give it to anyone willing to take it away.

 

[Atilla]

Bears have it and averages stepping up a gear...

Our three podium winners this week are;

..............Weighted Musketeer......Average Musketeer....Wacky Musketeer

League Table can be found here - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet...VubUoyTm9jZGh4Z0tzdVJoZXc&usp=drive_web#gid=0

 

[malaguti]

1820 again please

 

[Atilla]

1820 again please

Hmmm was 1840 last week :idea:

 

[VielGeld]

1770 again, please.