[anm89]

Is it really necessary to announce that you've taken a specific position. Should we all layout all of our related positions on every post about a company?

This doesn't belong here.

[djohnston]

I think it's good to disclose financial interests if you're making a point about a company, like disclosing if you are an employee.

[sfpoet]

I'm putting my money where my mouth is. No, not necessary; contingent. No, we shouldn't all lay out positions.

Given how much hacker news has been gamed lately, this does belong here.

[anm89]

So then say your short. Why do I need know at what strike price you bought at? This isn't wall street bets.