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just a reminder not to believe random images off the internet that can be easily doctored. its possible RH is doing this, but also doesn't make much economic sense if it is just a normal share holding. Hold out for proof. Let's not have HN spread every sensational tweet.

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just a reminder not to believe random images off the internet that can be easily doctored.

Especially when they're trying to sell you something with the follow up tweet. :)

> Use WeBull instead

I was going to say "that didn't age well", but their plug for WeBull came hours after WeBull already announced their own trade restrictions.

https://twitter.com/webullglobal/status/1354828729713881091

I'm getting first-hand accounts from coworkers about this right now. Seems legit. Appreciate the looking out though, you're absolutely right - we shouldn't jump on every little development while its still rumor.

Especially when the person posting the pictures at the same time advertises for competing brokerages a bit of skepticism is advised

Thank you. This WSB GameStop phenomenon is one of the most poisonous news stories I've seen in the history of the web. It seems to induce irrationality and melodrama as though it were a psychedelic drug.

Maybe for you it's a news story, but for many of us it's a revolution.

The GME shareholders that WSB turned into billionaires thank you for your revolutionary service

WSB people are GME shareholders as well, just like TSLA shareholders.

The internet told me that, too. It's a little early to know if it's a good one. If it's a bunch of crooked whales putting a different bunch of crooked whales out of business, I'm not enthusiastic. Especially if the revolution also screws over a bunch of hapless commoners.

You should be wary of any revolution based on giving up all your money.

Indeed, this sounds suspect.

Confirmation should follow shortly if true.

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