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fitterpete ( 202 )
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sig line question

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If you read my sig line(and I assume most people don't as I'm waiting on refs from a couple old trades) there are a couple of things in there about my trading practice.If someone doesn't adhere to these practices and I then call off the trade because of it ,am I libel for a legitimate back out?
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Re: sig line question

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We are discussing it in the Staff area right now actually.

Since SIG Lines can be changed at whim.. there is nothing to stop someone from changing their sig to negate a prior implied deal.

Staff is currently considering Sig Line info (for the right now) to be nothing more than "a good insight into that trader's rules and mindset" but NOT something enforceable.

Having said that... something in the PM string that says "Hey, remember that as my Sig Sayeth.. I will include Mayonaise with all trades" (or whatever) ...will become part of that trade and that does become enforceable.

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Re: sig line question

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Exactly as Jim says.
Due to the malleable nature of Sig lines you should, FOR YOUR OWN PROTECTION, copy & paste the information into one of your PM's or emails during the (BEGINNING OF THE) trade.

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Re: sig line question

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Nail. Head. Hit.
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Re: sig line question

Post by MagickalMemories »

Ironhide wrote:Nail. Head. Hit.
I have a strong grasp of the obvious. :mrgreen:
Lower rating? You ship first.

Give me a sense of humor Lord. Give me the grace to see a joke.
To get some humor out of life and pass it on to other folk.


I think what this situation needs is some imagination.

"...I'm a nerd, and I'm here tonight to stand up for the rights of other nerds.” – Gilbert Lowell

Want my help with a BTR or backout? All messages sent/posted should be in CHRONOLOGICAL order. Otherwise, I just won't read it.
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