What's the verdict? Is it to prevent possible connections on the campaign manager accounts? I don't know. But this is still sketchy.
CryptoMania should be able to answer it (or maybe theymos with the IP log data). But it seems like DontMe has managed their ANN thread, and possibly their communications on this forum. I guess they trusted DontMe.
So, either sent them an e-mail or ask on Telegram.