Guys,  I am part of a trading group on facebook called Traders Lounge.  We have about 100+ members many fitx longs but we discuss companies and stock picks.  My partner and I have a rule that if you speak negatively about a stock and cannot support your claim you get a strike. 2 strikes and you are removed from the group.  We monitor this daily and for the last 6 months I have only had to warn 1 person 1x.  If you want to throw doubt on a company you better back it up or you get removed.  Bashers are everywhere and they will start off as your friend and then start to manipulate your thinking.  I am seeing this happen on Investor Hangout!!  They are like roaches.  Squash them and remove them.  Seriously, kick them out of the group.  It's that simple!!   I am a technical guy and fundamental.. This means I am both a short, medium and long term investor as I trade around my core.  I may post at times that a stock is going down but I base that on technicals and will always support my claim. That doesn't mean I have exited my full position.  I am a believer in building your positions and capital so you can become bigger players in the bigger picture.    Now, lets squash em!!