I don’t really have to research whether bashing is present or not, it is blatantly obvious to me that this has and does occur. You can see this throughout history, its present in government, the workplace, and just about every other corner one would care to look. There are promoters and detractors, (Bashers) Ever heard of propaganda, manipulating public opinion, etc. What makes the stock market any different? Its all about money, what better reason. Ever watch BNN.

“ Besides do you really think anything a basher states on any forum would really have much impact on a stock price?”

A falling stock price is a tactic and can be used to create fear. This in conjunction with bashing puts doubt in a person’s mind. It may tip the balance and get some to sell. This is about the accumulation of shares. They can’t scare everyone, but they can scare some .