The poster either never talked to finra or is a liar.
Number 2 is a complete fabrication-
Transactions may be reported through the Alternative Display Facility (“ADF”), a Trade Reporting Facility (“TRF”), or through the OTC Reporting Facility (“ORF”). The ADF, TRFs and ORF are collectively referred to herein as the “FINRA Facilities.” Trades in certain classes of securities, such as Rule 144A securities, are reported to the ORF, but not disseminated. Non-disseminated securities will not be included in either the daily short sale volume file or the monthly short sale transaction file.