So basically this whole thread is questioning John Schmidt's integrity.
I think it would be really strange to promote this accomplishment having used unethical methods to attain the result.
This isn't like winning the Tour de France for god's sake,,,,, he isn't retiring wealthy from passing Willie's achievement.
I think I said waaaaay back that, sometimes, things get away from people and claims are made before they are thoroughly vetted.
Not saying that’s the case here but it’s starting to look a lot like it. My only other comment would be that to some people ego is at least as important as money
Lou Figueroa