How to spot coordinated negative narratives, page-3

Recently the forum postings display patterns that may suggest a coordinated negative narrative about the stock, which may be driving individual agendas. While skepticism and critical discussion are valid, some posting behaviors appear designed to reinforce doubt and discourage investment, rather than contribute to balanced discussion.

How to spot this potential messaging:

1. Repetitive Negative Messaging:

   • Some users frequently highlight share price declines, capital raises, and management concerns without acknowledging any counterpoints.
   • They consistently reference past price movements (e.g., “SP down from 21c in 2021 to 4.6c now”) to emphasize a downward trend.
   • This approach can influence sentiment by reinforcing fear and uncertainty.

2. Warnings Directed at New Investors:

   • Some posters repeatedly caution “newbies” against optimism, urging them to focus solely on perceived risks.
   • Statements such as "New investors should be aware of the risks here" can have the effect of discouraging discussion on potential positives.

3. Dismissal of Positive Developments:

   • When positive announcements occur, some responses immediately downplay their significance.
   • There is a tendency to argue that any good news is irrelevant if the share price does not immediately rise.

4. Selective Focus on Capital Raises (CRs):

   • Capital raises are often framed as entirely negative without context or discussion of their strategic purpose.
   • Repeated references to past CR prices (e.g., “11c CR, 8c CR, 7c CR…”) reinforce a perception of continuous decline.

5. Challenging Opposing Views:

   • Some posters dismiss or undermine counterarguments by suggesting those with a different perspective are uninformed.
   • When others point out secured funding, project progress, or broader market factors, these viewpoints are sometimes brushed aside.

6. Potential Coordination:

   • The frequency and similarity of certain negative posts suggest more than just individual skepticism.
   • A pattern emerges where specific users repeatedly reinforce each other’s viewpoints, amplifying the negative sentiment.

While critical discussion is an important part of any investment forum, some posting behaviors align with tactics used to discourage investor confidence.

Investors should consider multiple perspectives and conduct their own research before forming conclusions.