I'm fine with the publication existing, my question was more related to HOW they report: It is unecessary to state the current records, or the names of the peop

I'm fine with the publication existing, my question was more related to HOW they report: It is unecessary to state the current records, or the names of the people who achieved this questionable "fame". Doing so will only instigate copy-cats ("oh, so that's the current number to beat, I've got this!"). This seems unprofessional, so I'm wondering if there are rules against such a thing.