MSB - a new dawn, page-1883

I'll add some more ai content to that.

— shorters today often go beyond just bashing stocks. Many use subtle manipulation tactics to influence retail sentiment or pressure weak hands. Here’s a breakdown of the “new breed” of short-aligned actors, especially in forums, social media, or chatrooms:
Types of Modern Shorting Personas:

1. Concern TrollsPretend to be long but “worried”Post things like:“I really like this stock, but isn’t the management a bit sketchy?”“I want to average down, but I’m not sure this tech works…”Goal: Erode confidence from the inside without outright bashing.

2. Sentiment Mappers / Data FarmersDon’t post strong opinions — just ask leading questions, or note volume, TA signals, dilution fearsMight ask: “Why is volume up but price down?” or “Anyone else thinking this raise is toxic?”Goal: Gauge when sentiment shifts enough for short exits or entries

3. Fake Supporters (Echo Amplifiers)Agree with retail bulls just to blend in, then subtly insert FUDMay even like/upvote bullish posts to inflate their own credibility before shifting tone laterGoal: Gain trust, then twist the narrative

4. Exit TrappersHype the stock when shorts are coveringMay say: “This is about to blow!!” just as price spikes — giving shorts liquidity to escapeSudden silence after a spike is commonGoal: Assist short cover by baiting volume in temporarily

5. Narrative HijackersPush macro, political, or sector-wide fear to distract from company-specific progresse.g., “Fed rates will destroy all biotech,” or “EV market collapsing”Goal: Broaden the fear scope, even if your stock is insulated

6. Imposter BullsImpersonate exaggerated bulls to create disillusionment when price dropsPost unrealistic targets: “This is a $50 stock EASILY!”Then say: “I’m done. This should have exploded. Scam!” when it doesn’tGoal: Create volatility fatigue and frustration

7. TA-Only GloomersPost endless bearish chart patterns, ignore fundamentalsUse buzzwords like “bear flag,” “gap fill,” “dead cat” regardless of contextOften no real position — just influencing retail behavior

8. Salters / Doubt DrippersPop in every so often to plant just one sharp line of doubt, then leavee.g., “Anyone else think insiders know something and are selling quietly?”
These tactics are designed to avoid bans or suspicion — they often don’t look like traditional short bashers, and some may be bot-assisted.

me. we have all sorts in here. Retail holders are the ones that get worked over by Shorting. Stocksa only recognises fhe basher types.and some of those were just bitter and jealous types from other stocks. We have em all salters. Imposter Bulls, Ive been trying to expose our number 1 concern troll lately.
You bring up number 2 exec .sentiment mappers. Genuine holders that are frustrated probably don't realise there are accounts lurking in here just to guage the crowds response. The resonse in hear by dozens of accounts was a dead giveaway their recent attack was working and helps them formulate an exit strategy. Even hotcopper themselves tracked sentiment to write controversial articles to cash in on increased discussion through ad views and page hits. And people accused hotcopper of writing articles as if they were short themselves. Hopefully these described personas help some become more aware of what we are up against. And how even just the number of likes a post gets could affect the sentiment data we create. What else could we do apart from not giving away our emotions away over to them to use against us. Not give likes? Ignore? Call everything out? Create a cashed up bull (horse) bot?
Or we throw our own red herrings back at them, keep em guessing..
anyway i think $3 was way over hyped after approval. I sold all my holdings and been buying back big time in the 1.60's. I still got plenty to play with..whos in..