FWIW I do have a strong majority of portfolio dedicated to index funds, and have automatic investing set up for those funds biweekly. But there do come times where I see a company, and after some due diligence I do see as a company I believe in and see prospering in the long. Tesla is one of those companies so I bought a fair amount 2 months ago.

Regardless of solicited or not, I do agree with your advice and if nothing else, hopefully readers who fear to ask such questions gain from friendly advice such as yours

EDIT: grammar