That’s very true Bob and I can think of a few posters who...

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07/06/22

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Originally posted by BobF: ↑

Oh yes. People bash stocks for a whole variety of reasons. Here's a handful of motivations that have been amply illustrated on HC over the years:

1. trying to drive the price down so he can buy on the induced dips - the unscrupulous trader
2. trying to drive the price down so his employers can buy on the induced dips - the paid keyboard troll
3. has a grudge against the company, its staff, or something he connects them with, and wants to see it fail - the angry troll
4. takes pleasure in making anxious holders feel uncomfortable - the cynical sociopath
4. simply likes the attention that the notoriety of being a fearsome bigshot brings - the needy nasty narcissist
5. simply holds an irrational belief that a technology he cannot understand cannot work - the flat earther (i.e. Dunning-Kruger syndrome)

One can often pick up freudian clues from their statements and sentiments: "what is making this guy tick here?, what's he after? what's he trying to get people to think? Why?" I try and imagine the expression on his face as he says what he is saying. A sneer or a grin? A snarl or a pout?

Philosophically speaking, of course everyone has a right to their own opinions. Even if they are wrong and not constructive. But I do not need to agree with them, even while I accept they have a right to hold them. Still, if the tenor of their comments is clearly not trying to help others navigate through the fog of not knowing, the best way to avoid sleepless nights is to not respond, and the best way to not respond is to put such people onto ignore so you don't get peeved with them. Life does not have to be a zero sum game. It is best played for a win-win result. Wherever possible don't play with people who play by the wrong rules. GLTAH.

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That’s very true Bob and I can think of a few posters who definitely make your very comprehensive list! I do try though to give people the benefit of the doubt. But it's obvious there's a bunch on this forum who don't read announcements or have the memory span of an hamster. They keep on asking a bagazillion time the same questions even after being spoon-fed all the answers by very patient members..
The "ignore" button is def the way to go. I also wish there was a thumb down button.

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AKP Price at posting: $19.50 Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held
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