#Contrarian librarian

[theghostofdash]

Child psycho mantis and his flaming unicorn from metal gear 5. We just want the bean to be happy

Probably the first bit of fan art I ever really made for anything, initially I wanted to do a cute little doodle of this concept. But it very quickly got out of hand and turned into this, though i cant say im unhappy with how it turned out all things considered

Made with koi watercolor

april 15 2018

[aidsyouinthinking]

Inktober Guidebook Poem: My personal collection and Parental Librarian

Library of books,

Which are all a flutter,

The bait to their hooks;

The slightest mutter.

Oftentimes they lie,

Yet still a clutter,

Brought to motion by

The shard you utter,

And off goes All of those New found woes,

As it flows what arose to expose?

Predisposed to presuppose; emo impose?

Fleeting feelings, it swells it swarms, than fade and flees;

afraid a'frayed, it stayed it swayed: a'thousand flaming fleas.

So thrilling I jump out of chair,

And but a moment it's no longer there,

For off the stage- out of sight,

Librarian wrangles all in flight,

Ensuring they follow in Accordance:

By the waist pulled away; in A-cord-dance

"what we are carryin'

inside this carrion,

It is Tartarian"

Says the librarian

"need the unvaryin';

erase contrarian:

frayed threads,

thin within, "

"A, Disciplinarian?

no; A Humanitarian.

I'm Totalitarian?!

No; Utilitarian."

"Emotions play charades,

They only punch our gut,

Crumbling; it cascades,

A dam, you can not shut." "So play along to my shared song:

As what's wrong?- What doesn't belong!" "Patronising parental peeping Person-(s?)-sure,

But Boundaries unbacked bring being to blur,

Ever under-minded; every err you'll endure:" "Sadly- such some-one- seen suggests just singular... -hold a sec as I do rec somethings seems to stir" PARTY REBLEION!!! YEAHHHHH VIVE LA PARTY!!!! LET THEM EAT CAKE! AND~ LET THEM EAT CAKE ;) "Now I see this anarchy is cuz of me; my chastity." NUANCE NECROSIS! LET LOVE LOOSE! YEAHHHH!! VIVE! VIVE LA! VIVE LA VIE! VIVE LA PARTY!!!!!! "Though crude they are persuasive and persistently invasive, As their rhythms flow I find I follow deep down below"

"It seems a rules' regression is in order... Extravagant expression borders disorder? But a little digression is better than obsession over repression!.. So I -once warder- do now award ya to be personhood hoarder!"

[ilikekidsshows]

Lumity

Rate Your OTP Game

Crème de la crème | Excellent Taste | A Worthy Sailing Vessal | A fine ship it is | The Finest Crack in the Den | Unorthodox yet not Unwelcome | It is a good | Overrated | It is acceptable | Forgive me but I am not familiar with the source material | I would not consider myself a fan | Just because you are contrarian doesnt make it good | What dump did you find this? | In the lowest pits of the Abyss is where your taste was forged.

Lumity just really works. Like, I know the relationship doesn't give us much to work with: they already trust each other, they learn to communicate pretty easily, the only one against them getting together is a bit part. However, the relationship just really works as the culmination of Amity's character development. Amity as we first met her could have never had such a comfortable relationship with Luz and she would have brought the entire thing crashing down in her insecurity as soon as something went wrong. Amity has already grown a crapton and it had nothing to do with her wanting to date Luz, her growing to want to date Luz was the development.

I also like how the writers were able to combine the romance plot developing with the main myth arc. Making Amity a librarian and having the myth arc involve a lost book was a brilliant move. The romance plot and the main plot are intertwined, so the audience doesn't have to feel like one is taking time away from the other, so, regardless of your preference, you win.

I think the Lumity development was well done from the perspective of someone who has a hard time getting invested in romance for its own sake. The relationship writing dedicates time and effort into establishing why these two would like each other romantically, and the relationship comes with a serving of plot.

[lovebirdgames]

At times she may be quite the contrarian, but none work so hard as Marian the librarian (and pit captain)! 

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[roseofblogging]

Think about how many of us saw lists of banned books and were even more excited to go read those books. When I was growing up, librarians would make entire sections for books that groups were trying to ban for witchcraft, and now I see librarians doing this for children's books that have LGBTQ characters. We are contrarians, and for many of us, when we hear that someone doesn't want us to consume something, it makes us want to go find it even more.

“Authors should not be ALLOWED to write about–” you are an anti-intellectual and functionally a conservative

“This book should be taken off of shelves for featuring–” you are an anti-intellectual and functionally a conservative

“Schools shouldn’t teach this book in class because–” you are an anti-intellectual and functionally a conservative

“Nobody actually likes or wants to read classics because they’re–” you are an anti-intellectual and an idiot

“I only read YA fantasy books because every classic novel or work of literary fiction is problematic and features–” you are an anti-intellectual and you are robbing yourself of the full richness of the human experience.

[pyresrpgear]

🌵 ⇢ share the link to a playlist you love + 🔪 ⇢ what's the weirdest topic you researched for a writing project? for the ask gamee

🌵 ⇢ share the link to a playlist you love

I don’t use spotify so the only playlists I have are all in my itunes on my laptop.

🔪 ⇢ what's the weirdest topic you researched for a writing project?

I don’t really remember researching much for writing projects in general. Most of the stuff I write doesn’t require much factually accurate information.

The few things I do remember researching were:

Flight time from LA to Atlanta (for a pretty much throw away line at the beginning of the next installment of the story started in “Mile High” for Pitch Perfect)

Café’s within walking distance of the Eiffel Tower and the names of the streets they are located on (for “The Kingdom’s Magic” for The Librarians)

Just a few hours ago I was looking up the proper title for a female knight (for an as yet untitled glassheart fic)

And many many years ago in college we were assigned a paper contrasting the public perception vs the real person of a famous person of our choice. While the rest of the class were picking actors and musicians and athletes and Princess Diana since it was only a few years after she had died, I, being the contrarian goth kid, picked Dracula. The extent of my contrasting was “He wasn’t immortal and he wasn’t a vampire.” And then proceeded to write a 10 page paper on how much of a fucked up human being the real Dracula really was. (Also a friend of mine growing up was allegedly like the great great great great (or however many greats there were) grandson of Bram Stoker. So there was that too.)

[starseedfxofficial]

Forget the Hype: Historical Volatility and the Real NZD/CHF Story Ever heard the saying, "Volatility is a trader's best friend"? Well, just like a best friend, volatility can be unpredictable, occasionally comforting, and sometimes a little too much to handle. When it comes to historical volatility in the NZD/CHF currency pair, understanding its quirks can make or break your trading strategy. Grab your lucky socks, because today, we’re diving into the depths of volatility metrics, and unlike buying a ridiculous pair of shoes on sale that you’ll never wear, this knowledge will actually fit. What Exactly Is Historical Volatility and Why Should You Care? Historical volatility sounds like one of those terms you'd bring up at a Forex conference to sound impressive—"Yeah, I've been analyzing NZD/CHF historical volatility trends lately..." But don’t let its fancy name scare you off. Historical volatility is simply a measure of how wildly an asset’s price has swung around in the past. Think of it like a seismograph for the market: was it a chill yoga session or an earth-shattering dance party? For NZD/CHF (the New Zealand Dollar to Swiss Franc), historical volatility shows you just how unpredictable (or stable) this pairing has been, giving you valuable insights into potential risk and opportunity. If this is starting to sound a bit like dating—figuring out how reliable someone’s mood swings are—you’re not too far off. The Real Scoop: Why Historical Volatility Matters in Forex Okay, so why exactly should you care about historical volatility, especially with NZD/CHF? Here’s why: - Risk Management Ninja Style: Volatility gives you a risk gauge. NZD/CHF might be as steady as a librarian in a whispering contest one month, but the next month, it’s like a toddler who skipped nap time. Knowing this allows you to set realistic stop-losses and avoid a bad sitcom plot twist (accidentally hitting sell instead of buy, anyone?). - Opportunity Unveiled: When volatility spikes, opportunities knock. High volatility means big price moves, and while that’s risky, it’s also where you make money. The trick is in the timing—think of it like waiting for just the right moment to jump onto a spinning playground roundabout. Deep Dive: Using Historical Volatility to Decode NZD/CHF Movements Here’s where we roll up our sleeves. Let’s say you want to figure out what’s going on with NZD/CHF. You’re not looking for a generic ‘buy low, sell high’ mantra. You want ninja-level insights. Step 1: Calculate the Historical Volatility Grab a standard deviation calculator (yes, we’re getting geeky), or use your trading platform’s built-in tools to see the historical volatility over, say, the last 20 days. If you see a relatively low number, it means the pair has been behaving nicely. But—here’s where most traders miss out—low volatility isn’t always bad. Step 2: The Calm Before the Storm If the volatility has been low, it could mean a breakout is coming. This is the juicy part—a chance to ride the wave before everyone else realizes there’s a tsunami approaching. When the market’s too calm, keep your eyes peeled, because NZD/CHF might soon be swinging for the fences. Step 3: The "Double-Dutch" Entry Strategy Remember jumping into a double-Dutch game as a kid? Timing is everything. With NZD/CHF, look for a period of increased historical volatility after a quiet spell. This pattern often indicates a significant shift. A well-timed entry here means you’re catching the jump rope right as it starts moving again—not too early, not too late. Insider Tips: What the Experts Say According to John Smith, a Forex guru with a penchant for contrarian thinking, "Volatility isn't about avoiding risk; it's about embracing calculated risk." Most traders see high volatility and shy away. But the pros see it as a cue for opportunity. Jane Doe, head analyst at ForexGlobal, adds, "For pairs like NZD/CHF, historical volatility provides a benchmark to forecast central bank interventions. The Swiss National Bank, in particular, has a pattern of stepping in when volatility spikes—a hint most traders completely overlook." So, when you start noticing NZD/CHF dancing a bit erratically, think about the bigger players, too—they could be part of the game. Beyond the Basics: The Unheard-of Volatility Patterns in NZD/CHF NZD/CHF is not your typical pair. It’s a cross between a commodity currency (NZD) and a safe haven (CHF), which means you get this intriguing dynamic of risk-on versus risk-off. Historical volatility here tells you how these two contrasting forces are pulling. When New Zealand’s economic data is good, you’ll see volatility calm down as everyone rushes into NZD. On the other hand, global turmoil pushes traders into the Swiss Franc, spiking volatility. Hidden Opportunities: Turn NZD/CHF Volatility into Your Trading Edge There’s an old joke that goes, "Why did the trader bring an umbrella to the NZD/CHF party? Because he knew it was about to rain pips!" The truth is, understanding historical volatility is like checking the weather forecast. When you understand it, you can either avoid getting soaked or bring a bucket to catch the drops. Here’s a behind-the-scenes playbook: - Stay Informed: Economic indicators matter more for NZD/CHF volatility than for many pairs. Bookmark our latest Forex news page for exclusive updates that will give you an early heads-up. - Track Swiss News: The Swiss National Bank (SNB) doesn’t make its moves lightly. When it does intervene, the effects are huge. If you’re tracking historical volatility and notice a calm period, watch for SNB announcements—these can signal an upcoming storm. - Use the Smart Trading Tool: Timing volatility can be challenging. Our Smart Trading Tool helps you optimize your trades and manage risk effectively during volatile periods. Get Ready to Master NZD/CHF with Humor and Precision Look, trading is already serious enough—no one wants to watch their hard-earned money disappear because they miscalculated a market move. But with historical volatility as your guide, NZD/CHF doesn’t have to be like guessing which direction a toddler will bolt at the grocery store. Instead, think of it as being the seasoned parent who knows the toddler will always go for the candy aisle—you’re already ahead of the game. Use historical volatility to time your trades, embrace risk smartly, and maybe next time you’re at a Forex conference, you can throw around "volatility insights" like a true insider. Remember, your best friend, volatility, is always there to keep you on your toes. Just make sure you’re wearing shoes you actually want to trade in. —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated   Read the full article

[lori133]

GOT I - Prologue and first few chapters

M first impression right off the bat is that the chapters are so short, barely anything happens in there and thus it is super easy to go through five or six without noticing. I was planning to do one chapter per day but not only would that take me more than a month and my librarian will protest, but also it is quite poor as far as content consumption goes.

I've read around one tenth of the book, ie seventy pages, and hopefully, I'll be able to keep this rhythm till the end.

Prologue

Man that prologue still slaps so much. I remember reading it and being hooked and not puting the book down until it was almost morning (the day after was not much fun).

This is a clear proof on how good Martin is at weaving a compelling narrative. Straight to the point, drama ahoy and then bang action and death. By surverting the standard narrative of a handsome noble dying when you'd expect him to succeed, makes you want to know more about the world and about the others.

I remembered Waymar as a contrarian character and as someone clearly in the wrong. But all of his comments are correct, there is something going on and as someone from the Vale, he has no reason to fear there is something magical going on, as iirc the Others are but a myth at that point in history. To a perceptive young lord northern superstitions must ring as true as the runes inscribed on his house's armors. Still he is young and hasn't developed the sense for the eerie his companion's have and thus they are doomed.

Bran I

Great start for the book, I am that B99 Rosa meme only instead of the puppy it is the puppies and the Stark children. I love Bran already, he is so tiny and earnest and cute and only seven. I remember reading this and thinking: yasss a magical pet, nothing bad will happen ever.

Knowing what lies ahead, it makes me so sad to see Robb and Jon's interactions. They have such an easy camaraderie, and are so warm in their interactions and area also so obvious in leaving Theon out of their own small intimacy bubble of brotherhood. For some reason I was not into Asoiaf fanfiction at the time I read this for the first time (i was in my star wars/terra e era I believe) but now I want to read a fanfic where they remain together and nothing hurts.

Last thing as a question for english readers. What tree is mentioned on these 2 chapters? In spanish it is a tamarind tree which grows only on warm weather? As a tamarind lover who suffers its lack on a non tropical country, this really took me out of the immersive read.

Catelyn I

Another tamarind tree, wtf! Also, when fifteen year old me read that Ned had built a septon for Catelyn I thought it was a romantic gesture; some two decades later my first thought was: Surely Catelyn cannot be the first follower of the Seven that marries into Winterfell, right? A look at the Stark family tree later, and indeed the only time the Starks married southern houses it was to descendants of the first men like the Blakwoods of the Royce. Why would Rickard break centuries of tradition?

Goes to read the wiki page and aha! The first hint of a Maester conspiring arises, as according to Barbrey Dusting, the Stark's maester (a Hightower bastard, le gasp!) was the brain behind the two Stark cross religion engagements.

Besides name dropping a few characters and the news of Jon Arryn's death and the royal visit, not much happens. It is insteresting, however, that despite Catelyn being the one following the least magical religion in Westeros, it is her who fears and respects the portents and religious places. Also loving that Ned is such a good dad and always asks about the kids, he just loves them so much.

Daenerys I

For some reason I thought that Harry LLoyd being such a good looking Viserys was going to make Dany's chapters less painful, but I was lying to myself. She's thirteen and being molested by her brother and sold to a man more than twice her age like a hot comodity and it is terrible to read as it was the first time.

Apropos to nothing, whenever I read about her house in Braavos with the red door, I think of the song "paint it black", it is such a Dany song.

Eddard I

Ah, the begining of the L+R theory, right here on the first Ned chapter. Robert goes to appoint a new hand and for a bethodal; he is al least courteous enough to do it in person, but like, Sansa is only 11 you monsters :'(

Jon I

I had forgotten how Jon's chapters were half self pity half plot. I had also not noticed the first time, but there is a lot of Targaryen Tyrion teasing going on here. His hair is almost white, his father considers him a bastard despite Jon pointing out he is suposedly true born and that kinglike shadow hmmmm.

[writer59january13]

Literate lettered latitudinarian looms larger than life

I feel honored, and flattered to acquaint myself (a married youthful looking sexagenarian solitudinarian from southeastern Montgomery County, Pennsylvania), yet feel awkward at jump/kick starting a rapport. Literate lettered latitudinarian looms larger than life Presents the following slapdash higglety-pigglety bupkis, whereby reader experiences being mentally hogtied perusing pseudo poetic perambulation devoid of sense and sensibility welcoming character assassination concerning pride and prejudice of yours truly (me), who merely strung together words sharing "arian" as their last five letters for no particular rhyme nor reason quite aware that forced gobbledygook underwrites storied reputation of unnamed aspiring author cramming nonsense linkedin jibber-jabber hodgepodge fashion deplorable basketed mumbo jumbo giving pop slop a run for its' money. Yours truly (me) considers himself (courtesy obsessive compulsive fixation with alphabetization even when dreaming counting sheep jumping over figurative fence by first name) drawn toward being abecedarian, albeit hankers being agrarian, yet I consider myself suburban simian (a garden variety Homo sapiens) no more significant than alcyonarian expressing his antiauthoritarian, intolerance toward antiegalitarian, antihumanitarian, antilibertarian, agog over antiquarian tomes replete with antitotalitarian manifesto buzzfeeding ma (zee papa's) sixty plus shades of gray, cuz hive got news for you courtesy me, a generic erudite apiarian, non-aquarian, once mighty araucarian, (when during Jurassic and Cretaceous periods our family achieved maximum diversity distributed across almost entire webbed wide world), nevertheless one humble wordsmith decries authoritarian, barbarian, Cesarean segmentation of rooted centenarian elders strongly resembling cnidarians, who foster communitarian, contrarian culinarian, disciplinarian, disestablishmentarianism decrees expatiating dogmatic, emphatic, idealistic duly strict ethos incorporating freedom of the press documentarian, egalitarian establishmentarian, filarian favoring fruitarian disavowing jump/kickstaring futilitarian endeavors administering grammarian, hereditarian, questioning humanitarian versus inegalitarian paradigms celebrating progressive legislation courtesy coterie as Democratic jubilarian attributing insights to sustenance comprising Diet of Worms and laminarian, which boosts rock ribbed lapidarian, libertarian, librarian lunarian, who dons gay apparel and trumpets majoritarian fly in the ointment milarian espousing millenarian credo, whereby absent free will necessitarian forces at large effect staid senior citizens, especially nonagenarian, advocating nonauthoritarian, bookish nonlibrarian nonsectarian, nontotalitarian, nonutilitarian, beefy nonutilitarian, nonvegetarian, and octogenarian brethren, begat in part courtesy ovarian haploid gamete, which offspring could trend toward ovolactovegetarian maybe collecting parian ware adornments pricey merchandise afforded courtesy parliamentarian income sessions conducted (without resistance), whereby officials closely resemble blood sucking planarian ceaselessly patting each other (and themselves) on the back congratulating exulting, gushing ala Old Faithful platitudinarian attributing their foibles to postlapsarian forebears awaiting salvation postmillenarian bags already packed eagerly awaiting deliverance into seventh heaven as promised by divine predestinarian time analogous to virtuous age of innocence re: prelapsarian or lost souls peopling congress and house of representatives purportedly official do bidding for proletarian class of population once upon bajillion years in the past initial life forms similar to radiolarian propelled themselves thru primordial sea after lapse of eons diverse riparian organisms with nary a hint of vocations such as rosarian, sanitarian, sectarian seminarian dedicated worker still going strong as septuagenarian, or sexagenarian.

and vulgarian zoantharian.

[whoopsies-daisies]

contrarian? Oh, you misheard. I'm a CUNTrarian. That's right, a cunty librarian. I'm a bitch to everyone but the books

[hotcupoteckla]

Some songs that have been floating in my head for the past couple days:

I'm gonna be a librarian!

I'm gonna be a librarian!

Don't have to live life as contrarian!

I'm gonna be a librarian!

(America, West Side Story)

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And I'm proud to be a librarian

Because at least I know I'll read

And I won't forget the people who write

Who wrote those books for me

And I'll proudly stand up next to you

Put those books back on the shelves

Cause there ain't no doubt: I love my job!

I'm The Library Self!

(God Bless the USA, Lee Greenwood)

[theghostofdash]

Tulpar study I made ages ago. Ball point pen in a little molesskine sketchbook. Inspired by the Mongolian myth about a winged horse called the Tulpar

april 15 2018

[qudachuk]

(Self-released)On her long-awaited album, the Chicago artist isn’t scared to spread around the culpability for discord, from white society to Beyoncé, Barack Obama – and herself‘She’s a shadow walker, moon stalker, Black author, librarian, contrarian.” Noname’s...

[abecedarienne]

The supposed importance of libraries

I'll be studying library science soon, but for reasons that are not moral or sanctimonious. What those reasons are I can't fully articulate, so I'll approach this observationally instead. Observations are only interesting when they're made by poets or contrarians (who are really one in the same--suspending their values momentarily in order to elucidate those of others). As someone who hasn't even started her library science courses yet, the most salient point I already know I can make about the field is this: there are no attractive men in it. Whether they're turned off by the seemingly pointless professional accreditation, the institutional obsession with DEIB initiatives, the unattractive people who end up in the profession, or simply the sheer number of middle aged women, I don't know. But it's an observation I can make from a mile away, and one to which I'll refrain from adding any moral judgment...for now.

From the outside looking in, I predict that everyone will be ideologues and that they'll all want to march in lockstep with whatever the mass-media flavor-of-the-month is. Libraries are a dying institution, and the only way to keep them alive--or at least undead--is to revive them with the spirit of the culture. Appeal to the masses and thus libraries will live on, they may say. This is how things end up centered on sex, money, and drama, I would say. But this cannot be admitted, so we must coat the sex and the money and the drama in an overtly moralizing glaze: "libraries are important not because we librarians need jobs, but because knowledge matters! Information matters!" The books I just bought for a YA literature course emphasize the importance of connecting young people with as much media as possible--literature, movies, magazines, music, video games, social media, or other websites. (McLuhan would have a field day with this.) This over-emphasis on consumption of information is frightening. It wants to create a media dependency, an addiction so bad that it keeps the morally righteous employed behind a circulation desk (BA: Interdisciplinary Studies, MLIS). Consume, consume, consume... with neither respect for creation, nor a nuanced understanding of what it even means to be literate.

But whatever. I need money for food and a roof over my head. With my own beliefs somewhat solidified, I will soon turn to this profession and let it have its way with me. Writing about it will be the gag stuffed in my mouth.

[starseedfxofficial]

Swiss Franc vs. Australian Dollar: Cracking the Code with Genetic Algorithms There’s something thrilling about pairing the Swiss Franc (CHF) with the Australian Dollar (AUD). It's a lot like playing chess while riding a rollercoaster—you've got precision, calculation, and just the right amount of unpredictability. Today, we're delving into a new way to approach trading this pair: using genetic algorithms. Yeah, it sounds fancy, but don't worry—I'm here to translate it into human, and maybe even throw in a joke or two along the way. Ready to discover some ninja tactics for trading the CHF/AUD? Let’s get cracking! The Swiss-Aussie Combo: Why It’s a Hidden Gem Most traders stick to the popular pairs like EUR/USD or GBP/USD, but here’s the thing—CHF/AUD is like that hole-in-the-wall restaurant that serves the best tacos you've ever had. The Swiss Franc and Australian Dollar may not have the same fame, but they bring some spicy volatility and diversity to the table. The beauty of this pair lies in its unique movement, often influenced by different global factors like gold prices, risk appetite, and commodity market trends. It’s a pair that’s ideal for traders who want to hedge risk or simply diversify their exposure beyond the USD (which, let’s face it, can be a bit too mainstream sometimes). The CHF brings in the traditional safe-haven vibe, while AUD brings commodity-driven movements. It’s like partnering a cautious librarian with an adventurous surfer—a combination that can work wonders if handled right. Introducing Genetic Algorithms: Let Evolution Guide Your Trades Alright, let’s break down this genetic algorithm business. Imagine you’re trying to find the perfect recipe for CHF/AUD trading. You’ve got hundreds of ingredients (aka different indicators, strategies, and risk levels), and your goal is to find that killer combination. Genetic algorithms are like the Gordon Ramsay of your trading kitchen—testing, tweaking, and mixing until you’ve got something that’s Michelin-star worthy. These algorithms use concepts borrowed from natural selection. Picture a bunch of different trading strategies fighting for survival. The best performers get to ‘reproduce,’ creating a new generation of strategies that combine the strongest traits. Over time, weaker strategies fall off, and stronger, more effective strategies emerge. It's Darwinism, but instead of finches, we've got Fibonacci retracements and stop-losses fighting for supremacy. Think of it as your trades evolving over time—getting fitter, stronger, and hopefully, a little less prone to ‘accidentally hit the sell button instead of buy.’ Yeah, we’ve all been there… the Forex version of buying a pair of shiny disco shoes that you’ll never wear again. The Hidden Formula Only Experts Use One of the lesser-known perks of using genetic algorithms with the CHF/AUD pair is that it helps you navigate its tricky volatility patterns. The Swiss Franc, being a safe-haven currency, has these moments where it just decides to ignore the market and go its own way—kind of like a cat that absolutely refuses to come when called. Genetic algorithms can adapt to these quirks, creating strategies that understand the random, often contrarian nature of CHF’s moves against the AUD. Many traditional methods struggle with this pair’s inconsistent relationship to risk appetite and global economic indicators. But by using genetic algorithms, you’re able to evolve a strategy that doesn’t just fit the current market environment—it predicts it. It finds hidden opportunities, those ninja tactics that your average Joe with his RSI and moving averages just can’t spot. The Forgotten Strategy That Outsmarted the Pros Here’s a secret that doesn’t get talked about enough: genetic algorithms thrive in chaos. And trading CHF/AUD can sometimes feel like trying to keep up with a soap opera plot—unexpected twists, secret alliances, and occasionally, complete madness. Genetic algorithms’ adaptability makes them ideal for the unexpected correlations between Swiss banking policies and Australian mining reports, things most traders either don’t notice or don’t know how to handle. For instance, one backtested strategy used by a trader showed that combining a Bollinger Band breakout system with a genetic algorithm for position sizing managed to outsmart the typical pros over a two-year span. By constantly tweaking the stop losses and adjusting for market conditions based on historical mutation patterns, this strategy not only increased the win rate but reduced exposure during those frustrating sideways markets. Imagine being able to sit back and have an algorithm learn from each loss, adjust the parameters, and give you a strategy that actually improves over time. It’s like having a personal coach that doesn’t just tell you what you did wrong, but adjusts your future moves so you don’t repeat it. Ninja Tactics for the CHF/AUD Pair So how do you practically apply these fancy genetic algorithms? Here are some step-by-step tips to help you use them in your trading: - Data Collection: First things first, you need data—lots of it. Collect historical data for the CHF/AUD pair, ensuring you have enough to account for different market conditions. The more data, the better the evolution process. - Define Your Fitness Function: Your fitness function is like the genetic algorithm’s grading system. Typically, this would include factors like profit factor, win rate, and maximum drawdown. Think of it as deciding what makes a strategy worth keeping—just like deciding what makes a person date-worthy (hint: it’s more than just good looks). - Initial Population: Create an initial population of different strategies. You can start with simple ones, such as moving average crossovers, RSI signals, or Bollinger Band setups. This initial diversity helps ensure that your algorithm has a wide range of options to choose from. - Selection, Crossover, and Mutation: Let the magic begin. The genetic algorithm will pick the best-performing strategies, mix them together (crossover), and occasionally introduce some randomness (mutation) to keep things fresh. It’s like a dating show, but for trading strategies—and with fewer awkward dinners. - Iterate and Optimize: This is the phase where evolution takes over. Keep iterating until you have a handful of strategies that are outperforming the rest. These are your golden tickets—the strategies that have passed the test of market fitness. Why Most Traders Get It Wrong (And How You Can Avoid It) Most traders overlook the Swiss Franc and Australian Dollar because they think it’s too niche, too unpredictable, or just plain weird. But that’s precisely why there’s money to be made. There’s less competition, less automated noise, and a lot more room for someone with an edge—like a genetic algorithm—to thrive. Too often, traders look for one-size-fits-all strategies that work across multiple pairs. But CHF/AUD is its own beast. It doesn’t follow the same rules as USD-based pairs, and its response to global risk events can often be counterintuitive. By employing an evolving approach like genetic algorithms, you give yourself a tailor-made strategy that adapts and grows, rather than trying to squeeze into a pair of jeans that clearly doesn’t fit. The One Simple Trick That Can Change Your Trading Mindset Want to know a secret? The real power of genetic algorithms isn’t just in creating better strategies—it’s in shifting your mindset. When you use an evolving strategy, you stop being rigid and start embracing change. Trading is all about adaptability, and nothing embodies that better than a strategy that evolves on its own. Trading CHF/AUD with genetic algorithms is about working smarter, not harder. It’s about letting your strategies evolve, so you don’t have to constantly reinvent the wheel every time the market changes its mind. It’s about predicting those twists and turns—kind of like knowing when your favorite sitcom character is about to make a terrible decision, except this time, you actually profit from it. Wrapping Up: Unleashing Your Inner Trading Evolutionist The Swiss Franc and Australian Dollar are the underdogs of the Forex world, but they’re full of potential for traders willing to think outside the box. Genetic algorithms offer a unique, powerful way to conquer this pair’s volatility and uncover hidden opportunities that others miss. It’s like bringing a knife to a knife fight, except your knife is actually a lightsaber and no one else has one yet. If you’re ready to elevate your trading game, take these tactics for a spin. Who knows, maybe genetic algorithms will be the secret sauce that turns CHF/AUD from a niche curiosity into your go-to money-maker. Feel free to leave a comment below and share your thoughts—have you tried using genetic algorithms in your trading? How has your experience been? Let’s evolve together! —————– Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated Read the full article

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The Librarian

I thrive on that inky silence so divine

Thick and viscous medicine of mine

Drawn out, a perfectly straight line

I won’t blame you for knowing the librarian

He does a good job hiding the contrarian

After all people burn the witches on sticks

You can’t blame the sane for hiding lunatics

I think everyone’s a little bit mad

And imagine all the fun we could have had

All that pink and electric blue crazy about

To scream to scream to scream to shout