vic, you make a strong case, I need to let it perculate for a day or so before responding.
My initial cut is I just don't understand why Sulja would feel compelled to let shorts, or MM's off the hook, especially when a dividend could so thoroughly cream them.
vic666 - IMO, my post 37197 explains why I think you could be correct ... SLJB could be looking for a win-win with the MMs, until the SEC fixes the (clearly flawed) system currently in place that allows MMs to naked short with impunity. Once the 'problem' is covered, everyone wins ...