I have to say there is one thing I am seriously thankful for regarding this group. [View all]

And that is the complete absence of nonsense statements about the markets and investing made elsewhere on DU!

It happens with predictable regularity, especially when there is volatility or something major is going on.

I see comments inside threads or even OP's that are just utterly nonsensical. They often look good on the surface or are structured in such a way as to make the writer look clever or like they are taking a shot at the market or The Street or investors in general or rich people, but in fact are completely goofy!

I don't want to link any specifics. If you've spent any time in GD the last few days and read any of the threads that have referenced the recent wild trading, you know what I'm talking about.

Thanks. Thanks to all of the participants here for staying logical and on point! Thank you for not using absurd hyperbole simply because it makes a post look sensational.

I SOOOO want to post a few links to illustrate, but I won't!

Some of that shit was so stupid my brain wanted to go for a walk.

Happy New year!