As we delved deeper with Trad yesterday, the outcome were as...

As we delved deeper with Trad yesterday, the outcome were as painful for the HC members as they were for me:

• Refusal to Be Honest: Trad consistently refused to tell the truth as he really sees it and really believes it, implicitly admitting it's acceptable for him to fabricate and manipulate.
• Ignoring Boundaries: He also declined to limit his trader smack talk to a designated ZIP trading thread, thereby acknowledging that it's for him is fair game and perfectly acceptable for him to continuously mislead the entire HC forum.
• Aggressive Behavior Without Accountability: While quick to label others with derogatory terms like "Piggy," "Loser," "Failure," and "Vendetta," he remains completely silent about his own trading actions. Essentially, he admitted that it's fine for him to signal strong buys while selling and vice versa. This is a clear case of misrepresentation and dishonesty.
• Disingenuous Claims of Being a Holder: His claim of being a stock holder appears to be nothing more than a smokescreen to obscure his true intentions on the HC forum, highlighting his duplicity in discussions.

This pattern of behavior suggests a calculated effort to manipulate perceptions rather than contribute honestly to the community. Trad is attempting, albeit poorly, to manipulate others, seemingly under the belief that if they fall for his deceit, they deserve it.


Here's the critical questions everyone here should be asking Trad:
"Is it ethical for you to buy shares while disseminating negative information that may lead a reasonable person to sell?"
and
"Is it acceptable for you to sell shares while broadcasting positive information that may persuade a reasonable person to buy?"