ASX Today, page-40697

Larry Thompson was a fervent investor in Liontown Resources, convinced of the company's potential in the booming lithium market. He spent hours researching and regularly checked HotCopper, Australia's largest stock market forum. However, Larry's experience on HotCopper was far from pleasant.Every time he posted optimistic insights about Liontown, a wave of anonymous naysayers—known as "downrampers"—flooded the thread, spreading fear, uncertainty, and doubt. They questioned his analysis, mocked his optimism, and often resorted to personal attacks. Larry began to resent the constant negativity and baseless rumors that seemed to dominate the forum.One day, after Liontown announced a groundbreaking partnership with a major electric vehicle manufacturer, Larry returned to HotCopper to share the good news. Instead of celebrating, the forum was rife with conspiracy theories, claiming the partnership was a scam. Frustrated, Larry realized that no matter how promising the news, HotCopper's toxic environment remained unchanged.Determined to protect his sanity and investment, Larry decided to leave HotCopper for good. He focused on solid research and trusted advisors instead. Free from the relentless negativity, Larry watched his investment grow. Meanwhile, the downrampers, who had missed out on Liontown's success, found themselves struggling financially and many ended up on JobSeeker. Larry's decision to ignore the noise proved wise, as his investment in Liontown thrived.