RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:There are now over 2 million shortsYou'll get no argument from me WRT illegality and yes, Customer account looting - technically that is naked, but they will simply claim house ownership. Individuals' accounts dont matter, but that only applies to the little people (AKA Rule of LAW). and KNT doubling ? - agreed. But locking up shares is a myth - doesn't happen - That's my point. If anything, do not even put them up for sale. Even at 50 dollars, the house views them for sale so they wont think twice about selling against that. They dont need your permission. They very notion of even having to consider asking as way way way beneath them so its not even a thought. It puts you in a control position, something they will never allow. You do not exist in their game, only the money does. You are subservient to them. You are totally invisible and ENTIRELY inconvenient. I have several accounts across multiple institutions and the only one that ever sent anything WRT short selling was Questrade. ONLY ONE time, in my 12 year business relationship - They didn't ask though, you were left to figure it out. They stated that you could "make extra/even more money" on your shares by lending them to the house and they would "Pay you interest" LOL Yes, pay you interest at a fixed percentage based on the dollar value of the shares at time of signing. You must feel their contempt to get a full picture. WRT Silver: The Hunt Brothers were not part of The Club. Rule Of Law applies to them. They never had NEAR the amount that JP Morgan has right now (over 675 Million physical ounces) JPMorgan IS the club and with that much silver on hand, one can short at will because (Rule of Law DOES NOT APPLY) and they can cover when they have to if nec, and that again - is only for PTMs (People That Matter) and that aint you, nor me, nor anyone else. Term to know: Force Majeur, IT WILL BE USED. In the end you are right in that the shares will eventually have to come from somewhere and pay they will but dont ever let your guard down or let yourself believe that you have some standing when it all comes down. Get a share certificate (if you can) and see who REALLY owns them. Its an eye opener. GLTY/A Peace