Comparing trading ideas is the right thing to do specially if you are a beginner. But never compare your gains from others as this could lead into frustrations if the result is not what you really expect. Try to learn from others as you formulate your own plan.
I think compare trading ideas is too much important for newbie and experience traders. There are no limitation to learn in trading because every traders strategy is different and unique. Sometimes a lot of experience traders make big mistake. But that is true many traders dont comport feel to share their ideas which are very effective and to finish successful trade. I dont go with paid tricks and signals its not worthy for the future.