I'll refer to the post you responded to. I think it is unlikely. Are there people who have a huge interest in a stock and will spin facts for their own financial gain, probably. Go to any message board. There are many suspected bashers on every one. Are they paid? Logic says no. Seriously, it would be one of the biggest industries in this country if true. Might there be one or two on a given stock? Maybe, but I still find it unlikley.
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