Stew told me it is not an issue he is concerned with at the moment! The symbol will change and the stock will keep trading during the transition! NO STOPPAGE IN TRADING! He will answer this on the CC on Thursday!
Honestly, I think the reason nobody emphasizes the shorting issue, is because there isn't 100% concrete evidence to measure the extent of it.
I personally look at it as icing on the cake, with a possible massive payout to all of us. I also don't care either way, because I believe the company is solid and will move up on its own merits.