If you are new to the market....know this! It is a very dangerous place to just indescriminately plunk down your money. It is a different animal than it was even ten years ago. The ability of big money to manipulate....even sound stocks, is a powerful influence. This and the advent of instant world communications coupled with unending BS, creates volitility unlike the market has ever known.
Be warned. These message boards are 99% noise and 1% useful information. They are like a football stadium full of baby birds. All the 'voices' begging for attention.
Do your own research, learn to read company reports and study the message boards looking for the few level-headed, intelligent posters as there are a few.