Since thermos gave the job his new forum software to some of his buddies it wouldn't come much of a surprise if he had given away positions to people around him as well.
I don't see that as a particular problem, the forum software is another story.
That would be smart, theymos telling his drunk college buds (DCB) 'bout Bitcoin.
DCB: Hey, Sue, I'm drunk and lookin' for somebody to have sex with. Before you say no, let me tell you that I'm a mod on BCT thanks to my friend theymos.
Sue: Son, this is your mom. When you sober up in the morning, change Sue to Mom on your smartphone, then call me back to let dad and I know how your grades are doin'.
DCB: <Note to self: Ban Mom!> Yes, mom.
DCB: Hey, Larry, wanna have sex? I'm drunk, and before you say no...
Larry: Let me guess. You're a mod on BCT.
DCB: How did you know?
Larry: Mom just told me you called her too. How drunk are you? Now, go to bed before you make a mistake and call our pastor, Bill.
DCB: Too late! He's already on his way over, but I was hopin' to... Wait, Bill's our pastor?