Putting it simply, there's truth to both sides. They would come out on true FTD's. What really needs to happen is getting the DTCC to account for every share the company says is out there. If the company requests it. Halt the stock and take a count. Soon we'll be in a 2 day closing (settlement) cycle. What do you think will happen then? Think this crap gets better? Or worse since they'll be able to do it more often?