I'm not at all a computer security professional(considering getting into the field, though) but I can't help but wonder if this mars DEFCON's image by having th

I'm not at all a computer security professional(considering getting into the field, though) but I can't help but wonder if this mars DEFCON's image by having this guy there. I see your car accident analogy, but Aaron's probably accepting money to be on the panel. Why should they pay him when they know his reputation is tarnished?