I both buy long and short stocks, depending upon the opportunity present. Nothing wrong with either - thats pool we have to swim in.
I hate bashers and BS artists as much as the next guy, but anyone who uses the term "shorties" immediately identifies themselves as either a rank amateur or an immature ass who deserves to be ridiculed and/or ignored.
One further note: true short squeezes are very rare, so don't bank it to save save your position.
PIAV