Thanks for that explanation. I've seen the headlines but haven't had time to read up on what's going on. That's a nice, concise explanation. Shorting is in itself a form of stock manipulation, so it's laughable that the big funds should now cry foul. They've simply been beaten at their own game.

Of course, the exchanges, regulators, various gatekeepers, and other big players who chat over brandy and private numbers will side with the funds.