Replies to post #747101 on NorthWest Biotherapeutics Inc (NWBO)

[SkyLimit2022]

suit,

Thanks for requesting evidence and for highlighting the importance of verifying claims posted online. That means a lot coming from you 😶



“I believe” that many online posts are designed to manipulate stock prices, as evidenced by the fact-free posting history of those users across multiple platforms…

“It is reasonable to believe that FUD (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt) posting in stock message boards is often published in bad faith to manipulate or suppress stock prices and damage a company’s reputation based on the following evidence-based factors:

1. Regulatory Warnings on Market Manipulation – The SEC and FINRA have explicitly warned against the spread of false or misleading information on social media and stock forums as a form of market manipulation. Bad actors use FUD to create panic selling or suppress investor confidence, leading to artificial price declines. (SEC Investor Alert)

2. Coordinated Short-Selling Attacks – Studies have shown that hedge funds and short sellers sometimes engage in “short and distort” campaigns, where they spread negative misinformation to drive stock prices down and profit from short positions. A 2019 Harvard Business School study found that activist short sellers often use social media to spread biased, negative narratives about companies before profiting from stock declines.

3. High Engagement of Anonymous Accounts – Research in financial forensics has found that anonymous or newly created accounts often engage in FUD campaigns on stock message boards, spreading exaggerated or misleading claims that lack verifiable sources. This behavior suggests intentional disinformation rather than genuine investor skepticism.

4. Impact on Investor Behavior – Psychological studies, such as those published in the Journal of Behavioral Finance, indicate that negative information spreads more quickly and is more likely to influence investor sentiment than positive news. This makes FUD an effective tool for manipulating market perception and creating downward pressure on stock prices.

5. Legal Precedents & Enforcement Actions – The SEC has prosecuted individuals and groups for spreading false information online to manipulate stock prices. For example, in SEC v. Lidingo Holdings, LLC (2017), the agency charged individuals who posted deceptive, negative information about companies while being secretly compensated by short sellers.

While not all negative posts are made in bad faith, the combination of regulatory concerns, financial incentives, and behavioral finance evidence supports the conclusion that FUD posting is often used as a deliberate tool to suppress stock prices and damage reputations rather than as a neutral or good-faith discussion of risks.”