That is the generic answer to deflect the real issue. The fact is, accounts are being approved at an alarming rate.
What changed?
What difference does it make?
It's the owner of the site that makes decisions on its operation. Unless you are said owner, or involved in the operation, and obviously you aren't because you're asking questions that point to you precisely not knowing, why do you care?
Wes didn't give an answer really, he made an observation on your state of mind about the importance of getbig to you.
The people who are involved in the operations appear to be less worried about the site than you are.