That's an interesting sentiment, and I have seen it put forward...

That's an interesting sentiment, and I have seen it put forward many times on different threads all over HC. I have to suggest to you that certainly in the long term, the infernal and interminable ramblings of the HC rampers cannot have any effect. However, IF there were no SHORT TERM benefits to be gained by said ramping, why would HC be full of rampers? And it IS full of rampers. Indeed, I am almost positive that if it were proven beyond doubt HC had absolutely zero effect on any stock prices, temporary or otherwise, that HC posts would instantly be halved, and of much higher quality.
IMOO, of course.