I suspect, Foolestroupe, that others are instructed to bring him their discovered tidbits - probably by email so he doesn't have to type - so he can obey his own instructions. His own part is not that difficult, especially when he doesn't check his sources.

The only alarming part of this scenario is that someone out there is being encouraged to think of the Mudcat as being a hotbed of disloyal agitators. (Who, me?)