RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:Short DataRight, put contract holder sells, contract writer buys. If you write naked puts and calls it won't affect current market prices but that comes with greater risk.
I don't use options. I find their complexity unessary when you can simply buy and sell stocks. If you're worried about risk, sell till you can sleep at night. Besides, I don't like buying things that can expire worthless.