Totally agree with the " AF's lack of morals & integrity (or his ability to work around them). But something that I have difficulty grasping is what exactly the term "shorting" means on this board. I do not trade options, but I thought in order to short a stock there had to be an options chain. None of my brokerage accounts show an option chain or short interest. So I am guessing that the "short" reference is to traders looking to get in & out of a stock for short term gains. Although I realize that this could hurt share price, I don't have an issue with that, as long as shorts are taking there chances same as longs.But "hit pieces" & "pump & dump" scams only benefit short term investors or traders. I think the issue may be more about "stock manipulation" Another sleeze-bag tactic where "players" thrive. I own a couple of OTC's that I cannot even dump for more than nothing because even the volume is controlled as well as bid/ask. I love penny stocks & action, but am totally over OTC. can't wait for uplist(will be a huge difference maker) But if I am reading this wrong I WOULD welcome help from more experienced CYDY investors for me & other newbies.