Agreed. It is very difficult to prove deliberate action to depress share prices. Just ask Biovail and Fairfax Financial ! http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAC_Capital_Advisors

But the point is, if someone is going to go to the trouble of employing people to 'bash' a penny stock, the rewards would seem to be too little for the (admitedly small) risk of being caught.

The story in the Wiki link seems to indicate that the Hedge companies have far bigger and more lucrative targets than penny stocks so for that reason, I agree with you that the individuals who bash have private and personal reasons and are probably not paid professionals.

Perhaps we should remove ourselves to the OT board if you want to continue this?

Boxterfan.