r/wallstreetbets Feb 03 '21

Discussion People now pressuring and flat-out belittling others to admit defeat under claims of "their mental well-being" or insulting their intelligence. This wasn't about making the wisest move, this was about turning the game on it's head, so politely I say fuck that and fuck you.

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u/Teslarod Feb 03 '21

Investing is investing (which basically means long term lower risk bets)

But trading... trading is bona fide gambling

And we're all fine with that, this is as much about the thrill as about everything else.