It good that this has come to light and even the members that have know
@CdnGuy longer are saying something.
Look, I understand that there can be newer members trolling threads, working with sources or perhaps even be handles for previously-banned members; however, without solid proof, it should remain a silent suspicion. Whether people say they care about member status (wkm, am, etc) or not, it does carry weight with some people.
There is no reason newer members -- or any member, for that matter -- should be accused in public and then have to speak to the accuser in pm to clear their name and then the accuser will give their "public blessing and acceptance". That's complete bs.
It's been mentioned before, there's no sense in hanging out in source threads just to bash a source you will never even consider using. Also, when you throw out the serious accusations of working with LE, that takes things to a completely different level. When you keep repeating that their about ready to steal everyone's money is also inappropriate. It doesn't bother me when the source is called an asshole, shitty communicator or anything of this nature, but there are still lines that need to be drawn.
You don't have to like to source, but when someone says they've had a good experience, you don't start bashing their character. That makes people reluctant to share their personal knowledge.