Yes I actively use hotcopper forums as a measure of froth in stocks that I hold or am interested in buying. Up until now it was more of a qualitative assessment but this monthly page views number will help.
Funnily enough I just heard a couple of young guys sitting next to me talking about DEG. One of them has been in the share market for all of about 3 weeks. Probably says a bit about the type of money coming in. Will likely not end well.
EGA Price at posting:
29.0¢ Sentiment: Buy Disclosure: Held