If you go to the Yahoo board, it is worse. In my opinion, it is because some play the stock "short" so they try to get people to feel scared about what they own. The only way to stop feeling that way is to "know what you own". You must do your own due diligence on the stock. DD also means comparing what you own to other similar companies. While this does take time, your comfort level increases exponentially and then you can begin to see right through the garbage that is posted by some.
By the way, look at the posts from "Just the facts maam", he breaks down everything in a clear and concise way.
All the best....
I don't always drink beer, but when I do, I prefer Dos Equis..
Stay thirsty, my friends !!