The Australia Desk · Story 6
Why is Reddit so angry at people who invest in Shares and lumping us all in with Property investors?
A Reddit user in r/AusFinance questions why the platform is hostile toward share investors and groups them with property investors. Top comments argue the sentiment is exaggerated, with several pointing to past polling failures as evidence Reddit is out of touch with real-world opinion.
The discussion reflects a broader tension between those who see investing as a path to financial security and those who view tax breaks for investors as unfair. It also highlights the gap between online sentiment and public opinion on economic policy.
Key details
- The post in r/AusFinance asks why Reddit is angry at share investors and lumps them in with property investors.
- The post received 319 upvotes and 885 comments.
- Top comment argues Reddit hates anyone who actively works toward a better life.
- Multiple comments cite the US election and Voice Referendum as examples of Reddit being out of touch with real-world sentiment.
- One commenter supports taxing investors properly, referencing the Barefoot Investor's stance.
Discussion angles
- Reddit's anti-investor sentiment is exaggerated and driven by a vocal minority, not the silent majority.
- Tax breaks for investors are a legitimate fairness issue, subsidised by less well-off Australians.
- Reddit's hostility reflects resentment toward anyone who actively works to improve their financial position.
- The platform's political predictions—like the US election and Voice Referendum—show it is out of touch with real-world opinion.
- The Barefoot Investor's call for proper taxation of investors is a reasonable position, not an attack on individuals.
Top comments
Commenters largely dismissed the premise, arguing Reddit's hostility toward investors is overstated or reflects a vocal minority. Several pointed to past polling failures—like the US election and the Voice Referendum—as evidence that Reddit sentiment does not mirror the broader public. Others defended the criticism of tax breaks for investors, framing it as a fairness issue rather than personal animosity. A recurring theme was that Reddit users resent those who actively improve their financial situation, with one top comment accusing the platform of shaming ambition. The discussion also included a reference to the Barefoot Investor's stance on taxing investors properly.}