Trading on fear is never a sound strategy. Yet, despite all advice to the contrary, we see on a day to day basis how the major stocks ebb and flow because of a word, a rumor, a piece of mis-construed news or a world event. Even those who have years of experience in trading the markets fall victim to trading on fear and speculation. It is as true now as it has ever been. Emotional discipline, combined with some basic trading principles ~should~ guide most people when entering the trading game. Unfortunately, even the most experienced of traders often fall victim to this. The paid bashers, however, are engaged by people and companies who understand this basic human weakness, that fear has the power to motivate people into panicky moves. Pink sheet stocks are not for the impatient or the faint of heart. After doing the appropriate DD on any company, keep emotions to a minimum, put your eggs in the basket of your choice, BUT WATCH THE BASKET. and take with a grain of salt what ANYONE says about ANYTHING.