Wasn't defending him, and I don't go to the Mongoose boards (bad experiences there a while back). Appreciate the link for verification though.
As for being informed on the inner workings, it's not part of the package as a mod. Hunter is as much an unknown to us as anyone and we're not privy to the whole QLI and personal side of the issue. We just keep the spammers under control and try to put out the flame wars.
I note Matt clearly wasn't certain. And given the predictable blood in the water responses I think it was a little irresponsible of him to say it without checking first, even with the caveat. Even more so if he does have good communication with Marc.