Replies to post #362619 on ERHC Energy Inc (ERHE)

[Krombacher]

Ssc,

First, while you now claim you were "invited" into that chat room, your previous post explicitly stated that you "secretly infiltrated" it because you were not welcome there. Your own words contradict this new claim of being invited. Whether it happened 20 years ago or not, the act of accessing a private, password-protected chat room without genuine permission still constitutes unauthorized access under the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA). Your attempt to dismiss this as irrelevant due to the passage of time does not negate the fact that your original post admitted to unlawful access, which could still hold weight as evidence of your misconduct.

Second, regarding your accusations of "fleecing investors" and my alleged "lies" about ERHC short selling: It’s important to emphasize that making these claims without solid proof constitutes libel. You are basing your allegations on hearsay and speculation, and repeating them in public forums without concrete evidence exposes you to legal consequences. Under defamation laws, repeating unverified claims without qualifying them as allegations can be legally actionable, even if you claim to be speculating. This has been demonstrated in several legal cases involving financial message boards, such as Wilmers v. Bickel, where individuals were held liable for spreading false rumors without evidence.

Your defense that these statements are "logical speculation" does not shield you from the consequences of making defamatory remarks. Without proof, your "reasonable" speculation is still legally baseless.

Third, you seem to misconstrue the nature of speculative stocks and message board discussions. The very nature of these environments is to speculate, analyze, and explore multiple scenarios based on available information. What you erroneously interpret as "thousands of lies" are actually thousands of speculative scenarios and analyses. Speculation is part and parcel of investment discussions, especially with companies that are as fluid and dynamic as ERHC. Projecting different outcomes or discussing potential developments isn’t deceit—it’s part of the inherent risk and potential of speculative investments. Misinterpreting this as lying reveals a fundamental misunderstanding of both the stock market and message board culture.

As for your claim regarding my actions in a private chat room 20 years ago, I don’t recall what was said, but perhaps you could refresh my memory by providing the handle you used in that chat room?

Lastly, regarding your comments on ERHC and the other speculative deals like Starcrest, Shell, and drilling by 2025: I stand by my position that these projections are based on information disclosed or inferred from credible sources, and I have always made it clear when certain points were speculative and provided links. A gag order, as I have mentioned, has indeed been cited as the reason for certain non-disclosures. Whether or not you believe in the gag order doesn’t change the facts as they stand. If you want to challenge these projections, you should do so with facts rather than resorting to personal attacks or assumptions about my intentions.

Your comments about my reputation based on past claims are not only defamatory but irrelevant to the current discussion. You have yet to provide any substantial evidence to back your claims about fleecing investors, short selling, or anything else.

Krombacher

[Krombacher]

Ssc

First, I find it interesting that you're so adamant about denying any involvement in short selling, which, as we’ve discussed before, is not necessarily defamatory even if someone mistakenly accuses you of it. The mere act of short selling is a legal and common practice in the stock market. That being said, your strong stance on this subject leads me to a thought-provoking scenario worth considering.

Hypothetically speaking, if a libel or defamation case were to arise over these accusations, and during that process, you were to claim under oath that you were not engaged in short selling, this would lock your testimony in legally. In the future, should a failure-to-deliver situation occur (potentially as the result of a short squeeze), and an investigation by the SEC or another regulatory body reveals that you were, in fact, involved in short selling, this could open the door to far more serious consequences—such as perjury, which is a criminal offense. On top of that, it would expose any such actions as fraudulent.

In such a hypothetical case, not only would this reveal fraud in relation to short selling but would also highlight the legal implications of lying under oath. These are not accusations but rather a consideration of how legal processes can unfold, especially in the context of public statements and potential future investigations by regulatory bodies.

Secondly, claiming you're not a short seller while being one (if proven) would inherently involve deception in this situation, given the legal and financial implications tied to short selling. So, while you’re right to defend your position, I hope you're equally aware of the legal risks that could come from falsely declaring such positions in a court of law or under oath.

As always, my intent is to merely point out the potential legal exposure that can arise when strong statements are made without concrete evidence or when facts are misstated under oath.

I'm not a lawyer.

Krombacher

[Krombacher]

SSC, I want to take a moment to genuinely thank you. Your countless posts over the years have been a constant source of motivation for me. While your views on ERHC Energy and the market have always been, shall we say, unique, they’ve inspired me to delve even deeper into research—not just about the company, but also into understanding the legal landscape regarding short sellers. Your tireless efforts have driven me to explore ways to expose potential market manipulation, and for that, I am truly grateful.

So, please keep up the good work. Your contributions have only strengthened my resolve to pursue both financial justice and, where applicable, the legal consequences for those engaging in deceptive market practices.

Looking forward to seeing where your continued motivation leads me!

Krombacher