I always felt that when you respond to a basher, you encourage him

I used to feel that way too James, but I realized when everybody did that, the bashers/ short interests and naysayers gained total control of the board. They need to be reminded every once in awhile that they're not the only ones with interest in the stock. If anything, just to give them something to think about. In other words, give them something to doubt but be sure it's true!