brewskih,
you are twisting the words of what one poster said to suit your purpose. As he clarified, he used the term to mean acting professionally in contacting management with questions etc in a polite and professional manner (as opposed to acting unprofessionally by attacking, etc.). Not as in a business relationship. Ask him.
Please read the header, too, to see a link to basher strategies, which include attacking the credibility of board regulars and leaders.
(Where's your link to the "SEC" published article?) And if you don't believe there are paid bashers, (who are either short a stock, or just wish to buy it more cheaply) I have a bridge for sale.