It doesn't push the price, but it enfluences others to buy at inflated levels, then become bagholders when the sudden spike downward happens, preventing the bagholders from getting out because they believe all the crap being posted. You may say buyer beware, but I have this revulsion to lies, deception and fraud. How do you think the price rises if it isn't driven by people buying a stock and "wanting" in on the latest "great investment". Most of us long term have been in for a long time. It's those reading the pump that drives this rally upward, not realizing that some of the claims are false. So, the answer is if that is a problem, don't buy pennies. That is my goal. Sorry, just trying to limit the fodder. JMHO