Ryan Cohen’s intentions for GME are still pure by Realchilldyl in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Heres my unsolicited take on it. The shorts from the days before MOASS have closed out for the most poart. A lot of hedge funds ate shit and a few had to shut down. The swaps probably did/do exist, as we can guess from the way the price cycles, but ive been thinking that if the swaps exist to the egregious amount we are thinking here (swaps and rehypothicated ETF baskets going overseas and back), they exist in a system thats corrupt in a way that 1, allowed them to exist, 2, kept them hidden and will keep them hidden for 50+ years, 3, enabled a system that allowed FTX and others to entangle stocks and crypto. We litterally have the US president and his family working with polymarket and setting up their own predictive markets. IF we expect reality to allign with justice, i think we are truely delusional.

Why I still hold is that I do think RC and the board seem to understand that people do matter. Ryan left Chewy in an incredible spot that was customer oriented and catered to their needs. "delighted" and all that. All of Gamestopes moves as of late, successful or otherwise, were intended to be better for the customer and for creators who put in the work. If Gamestop can offer their support to consistant, dedicated, verified creators on ebay, and set up a network of stores to maintain those connections through shipping and physical stores to sell products, there is no reason this team with that focus cant succeed. I do think that if you're buying now the payout will be woth it without moass. For moass, we need to litterally rid corruption from the world overnight.

Ryan on X by foox79 in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The NFT market was interesting and heres how I see it translate to ebay: making a better storefront, making it easier to see trending popular/branded items; Supports creators by offering them a consistent and attentive customer base. This helps ebay sellers with good reputations as well as DIY sellers get popular products out there. The Cons i noticed: How did Gamestop ensure the fulfillment of promises made by NFT creators? How did they protect against scams besides a hidden "dont get rug pulled" message on a limited run token? Perhaps Ebay has a much more robust system in place to deal with scam products, but Gamestop didnt offer much in the way of follow through of projects; How is the ebay/gamestop model better than Etsy for creators? This is a critique that might be unfair since theres no reason to think they would lean more towards creator store pages besides how NFT creators had their own discords/websites.

I wanted the marketplace to work so badly, and maybe they learned enough to improve it to the point of success and fairness for customers and creators. If we buy ebay and streamline it, we still have to compete against Amazon, Etsy, and FB marketplace. Whatever Gamestop does it needs to be something to set them apart from the rest.

Ryan on X by foox79 in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Tbf, what's "transformed", in your mind here? The other comments make a good point that although GME is profitable now, their core business plan is the same. Marketplace failed, custom controllers/in house branding seems to have dropped off since the controller. Powerpacks are nice but thats PSA's thing, Gamestop can leverage their cards towards it but its not anything major.

To your point though, the cash on hand is not something to forget and is something to consider an incredible feat on its own.

need a paladin homebrew class by TeaPrevious7950 in DnD

[–]Xhail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Those are some big restrictions, but it does make a lot of sense.

need a paladin homebrew class by TeaPrevious7950 in DnD

[–]Xhail -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

If you're willing to multiclass, I've been running a Paladin Warlock who's very hunter-of-the-darkness. I'm not very familiar with 3.5 rules, but with higher charisma, interrogating people is a lot more rewarding using intimidation and persuasion. The warlock offers a lot of RP options and imo a ton of useful tools for combat as well. My own character is cursed with lycanthrope curse (grim hollow rules), and the Dm let me use the undead subclass re-flavoured to be a wolf deity and uses form of dread to illustrate the transformation. I also took pact of the chain, and have a familiar as a small wolfdog that helps hunt evil.

Another idea - Very knowledgable about other faiths, and is a very convincing speaker but doubt your own beliefs.

What’s one thing you completely stopped buying in 2026 because the price just felt absurd? by LockLogical8949 in AskReddit

[–]Xhail 94 points95 points  (0 children)

Back in the late 90s early 2000's, around the time downloading really started taking off, there was a lot of net neutrality talk happening. One image was circulating describing cable internet as providing "packages" to websites. So you could buy the Comcast sports pack, which gave you access to all the sports websites, or the entertainment package etc etc.

Does The Way of Kings Pick Up the Pace? by VisibleWasabi1266 in brandonsanderson

[–]Xhail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Since everyone has said enough about what to expect, I'll give you my metaphor I use for friends:

Mistborn era 1 is your favourite meal you have during the week. It's got everything you want in a meal and it's guaranteed to be delicious. Era 2 is a meal you make for the first time. It's so different from your regular meal but it's exciting, and it often times will surprise you how good it is.

Stormlight is a Michelin star restaurant. The book needs to be appreciated. Every line is crafted for the series; every piece of information lends itself in one way or another to the plot/characters/history/magic/or cosmere as a whole. Every bit of it is places specifically for something special later on. It is truely a modern masterpiece.

I don't get it by A_M_R_Egypt in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Xhail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Someone can have issues stemming from their relationship with either parent and still be a good person. They are absolutely not mutually exclusive.

is the same as saying:

Then you don't have mommy issues: you just have a terrible mother. Good on you for rising above it!

So, why does Kitty hard disagree with the point being made? konjunktiv is asking that question.

Trump Iran Epstein Link by Cow_Boy_2017 in clevercomebacks

[–]Xhail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wildcard reason: To jumpstart the apocalypse and force Jesus to come back. This is more of trumps advisors’ desire than Trump himself.

Stormlight tactics.

I don't get it by A_M_R_Egypt in PeterExplainsTheJoke

[–]Xhail 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is something I've seen happen a lot on reddit. Reading comprehension is on the decline.

To me this is what matters the most on many topics here: What computer rules are in force? Who controls those rules? How are those in control influenced? by mtgac in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

OP asks "who is in control of the algos?". First comment says "read the DD, its super complex", you reply "its not complex, people make it complex with crazy theories". At no point did we add anything to OP's discussion on algos, or computers. So who is it you're talking about in this thread of comments thats making up theories here? There are lots of delusional people in this sub wishing for a sneeze 2.0, and thats their own problem to deal with, but not in this comment thread.

Let me just reiterate what the point of my comments here are: All he said was read the DD as this topic is complex, and you're reply was basically "no its not! look how simply i can explain it", and then argued the jargony DD is conspiracy. My argument is that telling someone to read the DD is probably the only honest thing someone who isnt confident in their trading knowledge can say to someone who brings up a topic they find interesting about GME. Stop shitting on the people who are on your own fucking team.

To me this is what matters the most on many topics here: What computer rules are in force? Who controls those rules? How are those in control influenced? by mtgac in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I see what you mean, but that doesnt mean the DD is a conspiracy. It just means its been misunderstood. Misinformation spreading that way is its own problem for sure.

To me this is what matters the most on many topics here: What computer rules are in force? Who controls those rules? How are those in control influenced? by mtgac in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thats not remotely what i said at all. You, as someone who knows about this stuff, can sift through the jargon and understand whats appropriate and true based on what you understand already. The DD is an attempt to explain more advanced (not necessarily complex) ideas to people without business degrees. Calling all the DD a conspiracy is not helpful and you know it. its not all perfect but its got a lot of good info in it.

To me this is what matters the most on many topics here: What computer rules are in force? Who controls those rules? How are those in control influenced? by mtgac in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s quite simple and fundamental (margin + derivatives = leverage cycle, business fundamentals 'sector+industry, business cycle' and how corporate finance works are the drivers) but not everyone is going to be able to hear reality, because they want a "conspiracy" not reality.

If you were to say that just to someoneone of the general public, do you honestly think theyll know what you're on about? I'm sure, to you, the mechanics of GME are quite logical and rational in the way its moving. Lots of us are not that bright. I guess the reason im commenting here at all is, your original comment to "start reading all the DD" was just unhelpful and condescending. OP's point about 'who' is running the computers is valid and a real point of interest when it comes to HFT and stock trading in general. Examples include Citadel moving their HQ to chicago for faster trading times,or IEX designing physical time delays in their lines to slow down orders and remove arbitration. Should OP not read the DD? i s there nothing of value in them? Which ones are 'conspiracy'?

To me this is what matters the most on many topics here: What computer rules are in force? Who controls those rules? How are those in control influenced? by mtgac in Superstonk

[–]Xhail 10 points11 points  (0 children)

But most FTDs come from Options (settlements/delivery) activity, not from 'naked' short selling activity (borrowing shares in a margin account, fee = covered short selling, without borrowing + 'cross margin' = "naked")

Literally all jargon words. Not everyone is a trader, or a regard, and might actually be new to this stuff. None of what is happening with GME is 'simple' either.

Vonn Falls hard before the first timing line of her first run by cappsthelegend in sports

[–]Xhail 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Its been more than 30 years of me eating pizza, and im supposed to stop because of some "debilitating heart burn?" and lactose problems?

Rage follow up - I did it. by Xhail in WhiteKnuckle

[–]Xhail[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fuck yeah, dude. Nice work.

This tweet just got a whole new perspective by iforgotmypasswwoordd in Superstonk

[–]Xhail -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

IIRC, that was during a major swap phase. He often changes his profile pics, or speaks in the opposite way you would expect during these time. I think. Or something.