Alydyr wasn't the original mod FWIW so your history is slightly incorrect. I knew the original mods as well as Alydyr who was a hoot when he posted about penny stocks.
Wasn't Alydyr an accountant or something like that? I recall that he was pretty sensible about investing.
He was also good at going after scams. I hope he's well, too.. Last I heard from him, he suggested getting together for drinks. But then I didn't hear again. It must have been before COVID closures, but I think perhaps not long before.