AudubonB didn’t forbid us from posting how much our TSLA holdings are worth, he gave an advice. A strong one. And I fully understand his wish to look out for us, for our well-being.
Personally I have no problems with people disclosing those numbers. In fact, I regularly do that myself in the ‘option wheel’ thread
I feel like most of us cannot easily be identified and the information taken advantage of (it certainly feels less exposed to crime than driving around in an expensive car or living in a fancy house). I believe it’s everyone’s own responbility to disclose how much their TSLA shares, leaps and options are worth. Just make sure you don’t share too many personal details (no, my name isn’t Fred).
Is it bragging? I’m sure that’s part of it. But who can blame people for taking some pride in taking the plunge by investing heavily in TSLA when the rest of the world told us we were reckless idiots and would lose it all. We were richly rewarded for believing in Elon’s vision and putting our financial fate in his hands. And for supporting him on his mission with our money (by buying his cars and by keeping investing in his company when the SP went down the drain). That’s something you can be proud of.