Yep.
I think we've had the debate already about how BB rumour can impact on the SP (happened with middle kingdom). It's in the interest of those invested to bring new investors in. Hence ramping occurs. If people will not have open and honest discussion - free from bias (or as free as poss), then you hav to question motives imho.
Fact is, people begin to trust names they see on a bb - and although we're responsible for our own investments, not everyone does the research... people believe what they read on these boards... and people loose money on the stock market... fact.
Suits - you haven't responsed about the bet...! Hope you aren't welchin'
cfol