it's not an admission. you're stating that one is more noble and...

it's not an admission. you're stating that one is more noble and honourable (you) than the other (WA and me) and that's just crap.

there is always a conflict of interest disclosed or otherwise. if people reading HC don't realise that then they shouldn't be buying shares (which are inherently risky) in the first place. everybody is a seller at the right price - you can't have a buyer without having a seller. not meaning to sound patronising - but that's how markets work. For someone to gain, someone has to lose.

i could suggest that your negative comments are designed to encourage selling or remove buying pressure allowing you a cheaper entry point.

it's a well known and documented share trading bias that people are more optimistic regarding the shares they own (justifying the purchasing decision) and pessimistic about shares that other hold (justifying the decision not to buy).