> I don't know whether you do or not (EDIT: do or do not disclose that is, for clarification) but I think if you post about Tesla without disclosing that holding, that's unethical.
Why do you think that?
Disclosing whether or not someone holds a position in a stock they are discussing is unethical in a professional setting, but this is not a professional setting.
Disclosure is a courtesy, not an obligation, and might not be truthful whether positive or negative and therefore should not be assigned any value.
A belief that people should be courteous? Especially if that someone is coming to a place like this and speaking as if they're giving an honest unbiased opinion when in reality they have an ulterior motive.
>Disclosing whether or not someone holds a position in a stock they are discussing is unethical in a professional setting, but this is not a professional setting.
Maybe you could tell me why you believe it's unethical in a professional setting and what the difference is in a more personal setting like this forum which makes it not unethical anymore.
1 and 2 aren't ethical reasons and 3 applies just as much in a professional setting. I'm asking you to engage on an ethical level. Why is it unethical to not disclose your holdings in a professional setting?
Why do you think that?
Disclosing whether or not someone holds a position in a stock they are discussing is unethical in a professional setting, but this is not a professional setting.
Disclosure is a courtesy, not an obligation, and might not be truthful whether positive or negative and therefore should not be assigned any value.