I read and forwarded your link to a former broker who for a time worked with one of the biggest professional shorting groups in the US.
This was his reply... ____________________
None of these Machinations ever, ever, ever work because:
The Brokerage Firms always, but always , allow unlimited Short Selling by their favorite criminal gangs!!!
In fact I know of a public company back in the 90's that bought up two times their outstanding shares; and their public stock was still shorted by the millions into the dirt!!
Their (VNTH) ONLY answer is to come with great news!
This will absolutely force the Professional Shorter's to quit their BS!!!!