Talk of shorting here is a waste of time. It could have been discussed at any time over the past year and a half because the amounts have been consistent with what they are today, no matter which you want to use, and the results would be the same. None.
Two periods of volume and nothing resulted from either. Those results should put to rest any theories regarding shorts and hopes that they mean anything.
You can lead a horse to water. But you can't make him get down on one knee and do an Al Jolson impression!