Unless you are joking and just playing word games, it is hard to believe that this discussion continues.
Check this out:
RESTRICTED SHARES ARE A PART OF THE AUTHORIZED SHARE COUNT, BUT CANNOT BE SOLD UNTIL RESTRICTION LABEL IS REMOVED VIA OPINION LETTERS, AT WHICH TIME THEY BECOME PART OF THE FLOAT AND ARE "ALLOWED" TO BE TRADED.
It is hard to believe this discussion ontinues.
Has been good for a laugh but really nothing more than a waste of time to further explain.