Another AFR article, page-498

guys, I am not a holder mainly due to pure luck than any other reason. Was watching sometime ago and just didn't pull the trigger. Feel really bad for the investors and to me it just shows how we are sometimes flying blind with stuff like this. I really believe ASIC and ASX need to be more proactive than they are with crap like this.
Only question I have is that in the articles it refers to hotcopper doing a deal? Is this true and if so what sort of deal? AND are these deals quite common? Maybe moderators might want to clarify because it leaves a bit of stain on the reputation of hotcopper if this is the case.