Funny how one can read stuff from the SEC and point to short interest, etc., but conveniently miss stuff like this:
'Short and distort' traders clutter message boards, which makes it very difficult for an investor to verify the claims. "Get out before it all comes crashing down" and "Investors who wish to enter a class action lawsuit can contact …" are typical posts, as are their projections of $0 stock prices and 100% losses. Any individual or entity that attempts to contradict their claims becomes the target of their attacks. In other words, the market manipulator will do everything in his or her power to keep the truth from coming out and keep the targeted stock's price heading down.
According to the SEC, it seems the "mythical boogeymen" would be the first to point out there are "mythical boogeymen." SCARY!