It's not a random guy though, is it. He is a relatively new forum member attempting to circumvent the forum rules as he clearly doesn't think they apply to him, despite numerous public warnings and having his threads deleted.
Traders and hobbyist's alike are voted in by the forum members (it's almost democratic) and they contribute financially for the privilege to do so. This money along with the membership fees go towards the running of the club (forum, events, loads of behind the scenes stuff et cetera). Doing it this way provides us as members a little safety net should things ever go tits up.
I'm not a mod nor consider myself a long term member. This info is what I have picked up over my few years here as a member, if you need more in-depth details as to why the forum is run the way it is I would suggest asking Branners those questions directly. Just don't be offended if he tells you to do one or that it's done like this because that is the way he wants it done.
It's his world at the end of the day and remember he is always watching