Their ability to operate is unimpaired. The original comment said they “run the company into the ground”. My point is that is not true...it’s not like they suddenly can’t make payroll or operate the business because someone shorted it. I’m sure you’re correct that in some cases management cares about shorts and reacts to them. I don’t think this changes their “ability to operate the business.” You’re welcome to interpret that more broadly and pick a fight with me. It doesn’t sound like you agree with the original charge anyway so not sure what the point is.

And no, I have never worked at a public company.