You would only bash stocks you don't own if you have a shorting agenda or are being paid to do so. First, I don't agree that just because someone posts negative info on a company it automatically makes them a "basher". I do it as a hobby. Maybe I hope to save a gambler a dollar or two, but I also like to argue. If you ever find a "basher" that claims they are paid to do it please PM me. I need to talk with their employer. Have fun, Phil