Replies to post #99497 on DD Support Board and Research Team

[1manband]

MarketWatch's updated story has a few of the comments this guy's plea has received.

http://www.marketwatch.com/story/help-my-short-position-got-crushed-and-now-i-owe-e-trade-10644556-2015-11-19?dist=afterbell

Hard to believe he has raised over $1500 to cover his risky and stupid trading. If he didn't know he could potentially owe more than his account was worth when shorting a stock, why are idiots like this allowed to open margin accounts with short selling privileges in the first place?

Oh yeah, it is a discount broker. Question answered.