Since he can't answer. JD may have felt it was necessary for some reason. Whether it was or not will remain to be seen. It's clear the stock thing is a learning experiece. In anycase, I'm sure it wouldn't be perminant and Ameritrade will re-evalutate in the coming future. They always do.
I'm glad that the CEO(JD)is demanding proof of ownership before he gives anyone a "divy". I feel he is doing the right thing and the future should prove i'm right.
It won't be long and TDA will let investors buy and sell EXPH. Now as for ST...i could care less.