Best of WSO

Hi All,

First time poster, long-time lurker here.

Who are the best and worst posters on WSO, in your opinion? It could be because they are helpful, funny, insightful, or whatever.

Curious to hear your opinions.

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BankensteinHi All,

First time poster, long-time lurker here.

Who are the best and worst posters on WSO, in your opinion? It could be because they are helpful, funny, insightful, or whatever.

Curious to hear your opinions.

Why don't you do your own research. I mean, it's served up on the plate. Hot Topics of the Week/Month, Year, All Time even. Mouse over Recent on the top, then scroll down.

Winners bring a bigger bag than you do. I have a degree in meritocracy.
 

Thanks guys. I was expecting everyone here to actually order rank posters (like 1. Edmundo Braverman...... to 46,783. Bankenstein), given how much everyone likes ranking everything from MBA programs to which firms/groups you should join. Appreciate it.

 
SpanishBuzzI've always found TheKing, FinancialNoviceII, Asatar and Edmundo to be particularly insightful. May be missing some not coming to mind right now.

Not sure about worst.

Thanks. What field are you going into?
 

let me tell you, a lot, a lot of best ones already left. You are late for the golden age.

I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine---Ridin' Solo
 
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midtowngallet me tell you, a lot, a lot of best ones already left. You are late for the golden age.
but u still here gurl so lets make the most of it holla

Yeah, I'm here and you are part of the reason. What' up, homie?

I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine---Ridin' Solo
 
midtowngallet me tell you, a lot, a lot of best ones already left. You are late for the golden age.
Who do you think was so good before? Who are the best ones now? Thanks.
 
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Bankenstein
midtowngallet me tell you, a lot, a lot of best ones already left. You are late for the golden age.
Who do you think was so good before? Who are the best ones now? Thanks.

Good kid, I like your attitude a lot. I was going to address those ones with a personal favorite list at the year end, now I'm gonna share it with you to reward your curiosity. Here we go (list not exclusive): Brady(officially dead), GoldmanBallSaches(mysteriously transformed), UFOInsider(unknowingly inactive), Happypantsmcgee(unknowingly inactive), Ron Paul, GS, Going Concern, BTBanker, FSC, Blastoise, Abdel(forever gone) Special shout out to Blackhat and Bankerella Warning: newbie Prestigious Pete is not considered family.

Use the search function and do your work, you won’t be disappointed with their posts. After, please come back to show some appreciation for my great taste.

I'm feeling like a star, you can't stop my shine---Ridin' Solo
 

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