as every1 knows im bullish on GXY, always will be, but can...

as every1 knows im bullish on GXY, always will be, but can someone explain to me the often touted claim that consolidation and having a SP in the $2+ range will work to "reduce" the effect of shorters.

as we know, ORE has been in this range for quite some time, and they have been the #1 shorted company on the entire ASX, not just lithium players, but all companies. this hasnt helped ORE with shorters, why will it help GXY?!