Happy holidays, all. I am a new penny stock invest

Happy holidays, all. I am a new penny stock investor, and this forum seems to have a lively crew. I don't know much about this business,and am wondering if anyone can give me any tips on how to evaluate all that I see on this board. I honestly don't know who or what to believe. It seems most are well intentioned people, but I am of course very skeptical in reference to all that I have heard about illegal manipulations. I have over 100k of NTEK. Good cheer for the new year everyone!