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It would be interesting to know what the difference is between CNBC talking heads VS a community of "traders"?

Jimmy Cramer pumping stocks every evening to his boomer audience which ultimately has some effects (not sure how much though) on stock prices seems fine but a group of people discussing stocks seems like a threat...




It's a small club and you ain't in it is what this all comes down to. USA a banana republic more and more sadly.


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Really - is a TV network much different from a subreddit where only the mods can post?


Exactly, this is the point that I am trying to figure out. Moderators control the conversation and that's it. So what is the difference between CNBC talking heads pumping up a stock VS subredditors who are, as you might imagine, everyday people just having some financial fun and sharing ideas. One can get paid off whilst the other cannot I imagine is the difference.




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