I for one believe the purpose of I-hub is just this, what is exchanging between you and the Dean.
When I look at a new stock I like to look at the I-hub posts on that stock as just part of my decision. If I see only positive posts it actually throws up red flags to me. The reason Pinks and OTC stocks are down here is because they have problems. If those problems are not being dicussed openly on the board then there is a problem with the posters IMO.
I have seen it before where you go and ask a question on boards that is only pumping the stock that is a legitimate concern and bang you get slammed. They quickly avoid the subject and post 50 commenst and make your concerns go away not helping newcommers and only themselves.
So IMO I welcome all pumpers, bashers, pimps, and Ho's. Makes for a balanced board. Again the supposed reason for I-hub. I also think in the long run it helps a stock that actually does have possiblities.