Slander/Defamation is illegal. " Most jurisdictions allow legal actions, civil and/or criminal, to deter various kinds of defamation and retaliate against groundless criticism. Related to defamation is public disclosure of private facts, which arises where one person reveals information that is not of public concern, and the release of which would offend a reasonable person." I assume that would apply to any entity as well.
Skepticism is natural here in pinkyland. I do believe in DD, and honesty. I am sure we've all been burned at least once. I have. AERN once producing Oil can easily become the next GMXR,LLEN,UAPC, and so many other small cap oil/natural gas opperations.