The evidence in this thread:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5206971.0is not insignificant.
Whomever decides this, please understands that there have been some interesting bans and ban evasion uncovered that this person is supporting which is an alt of a banned member.
The way it unfolded; in my eyes, is highly suspicious and merits careful consideration in the matter of him being a merit source.