that sort of trading that you are describing could also be day traders, putting in and then pulling out their shares. Makes pennystocks look like a total rollercoaster ride... Trust me they do add to the volatility of our stock quite a lot. It's not only shorts, not sure if I understand the fixation.

Everyone who is serious their long position, just let your puppy sit while everyone keeps passing their change around over our heads. The positive cash day traders and shorts will keep trading pennies while the only person making steady money is their brokers through fee commission. Don't fear, ride out the storm and let it roll off the shoulders.