There's a sort of obvious 4th option: The non-GAAP numbers are fake and flattering and most of the investors know this but believe all other investors to be chu

There's a sort of obvious 4th option: The non-GAAP numbers are fake and flattering and most of the investors know this but believe all other investors to be chumps and so everyone acts as if the non-GAAP numbers are true hoping others will buy in and let them cash out handsomely... thus beginning a game of chicken.