I think the point is if a company files a 15-12G, it shows that
1) Something is happening, else they wouldn't have bothered to file it.
2) It COULD signal a POSSIBLE RM coming.........since a lot of shells that DO RM have filed a 15-12G in the past....i.e., 'went dark'
3) People have a current faith in 15-12G's, so you're right, it's a 'church' thing. Just like a lot of people have faith in TA, hence it's a self fulfilling deal ........fwiw.........z