Rik the NSS is a long used ploy of stinky pinky CEOs - add inthe NOBO list. It is like BIG FOOT. people talk about it a few has said its true and a few have said they seen it. BUIt noone has ever proved it. yes I am sure there are a few isolated cases.
anway who cares - shorting is legitmate - I wish I could short OTCBB. I short stocks all the time. IM short TM MED and RIMM right now. you should be able to short any stock any time on the uptick only