Because Admin though it was a nice picture, is why. And they had full permission to use it. Any suspicion that there was a sinister motive is a feather-brained conspiracy theory. ECW is the only entirely pro-Rossi place, go complain over there. As for the Rossi thread, the main reason it keeps so busy is that AR is kind enough to keep adding fuel to the flames by posting on his blog- the thread title here shows the connection, as any fuel kan c.
This is his strategy in order to continue to capture gullible supporters at libitum, if really Forum Admin would not like to play along his game, it should not fall in this trap continuing to talk about him, because this is exactly what he (the genius) hopes.
A note about ECW (and possibly here at LENR) regarding Rossi threads.
In my opinion, Frank at ECW. closely guards the henhouse against skeptical foxes for a specific reason. That site is to make money for Frank and he has chosen to make it a positive Rossi site and to nurture that environment to facilitate the most hits. He even has been promoting paid subscriptions (or donations) for the site. Rossi is the "Kardashian" of the LENR world. People flock to read the tabloid cover stories.
Frank actually posts some type of JONP post about every week to provide fresh fodder for the acolytes to feed upon. Look at the posting history.
Now I say this as my opinion AND that I do not necessarily frown upon it. If he is running the site as a business (income generating venture) it makes sense to manage it so that it produces the best ROI he can.
He has chosen a mode of "pro-Rossi" publication to gain the number of hits to make it profitable. He has now started asking for donations, which supporters, such as AA probably contribute to as their tithes to the "cause of positive Rossi news. Again, probably a smart business move. Again, look at the thread topic history. 99% is likely put up by Frank or a regular basis to keep feeding the fans. He then also keeps the appearance of only being an interested follower of the drama. (Which he may be, but the income is the primary foundation in my opinion. Again nothing wrong with that as long as he is up front about it)
We all know here that Alan is a Rossi supporter, although usually through subtle opines. (Why, most of us cannot fathom) However, he is a moderator and not site owner, to my understanding. I do not know if
he has control or significant input on what position the site officially takes and what pictures are titled.
This site probably also generates revenue via visitor clicks.
Why is ROSSI threads allowed? They out number the other thread clicks by an exponential number. It is pretty evident.
Unlike ECW, there is actual valid LENR dialog here. There are some actual reporting on various merits. But is still needs clicks to survive. Rossi brings those clicks.
The Rossi fiasco is the train wreck story... it is the interstate car wreck.... it is the destructive hurricane... it is the pollical scandal story of LENR. It is what people stop by to gawk at. The major news networks rarely put much time in positive uplifting stories/reporting. They report on the above... disaster, scandal, pain and suffering. Why? It sells. The Rossi disaster story sells very well.
So it is the Rossi story that keeps the clicks clicking for the most part..... whether we like it or not! This site needs the clicks! That is partially why there is not a Craven's reactor shown... he does not bring the clicks! He is not a lying, deceitful, fraud who creates the entertaining scenario of fake customers, fake engineers, lies about turbines, direct electricity, robotic factories...…..