Absolutely, lots of nasty tactics are applied to penny stocks that have drawn lots of attention because the major day traders and market makers love the liquidity. Interest is waning at this point due to the lack of liquidity. Very low volume. I'm guessing that Jerry and the boys would like to launch a major "good news offensive" in the form of an awesome cluster the likes of which will allow the run up in PPS to prove much more sustainable at higher levels cause the big investors will provide unprecedented support. Also, the Debbie Downers will be laughed out of town once certain milestones have been realized. All but the most far out Chicken Little "what ifs" will be struck down by the audited proof of investment worthiness.