[apphacker]

Yes, I think so. People have been forced to settle with the SEC for comments made on forums for example.

http://news.cnet.com/SEC,-teen-settle-Net-stock-scheme-case/...

[jedberg]

I own a fund that owns shares of every public company on the market (VTI). Does that mean I have to say "I own this" any time I talk about stock?

[werrett]

The diference between a managed fund, where you're just investing in a basket that someone else controls, and a self-direct investment defines went to disclose or not.

[hugh3]

Crud. Well in that case... hey everybody, I don't own any Apple stock!