You guys must really hate any museum that doesn't let you touch anything, don't you? I don't agree with his Adywan comments or the way he chose to leave, but -1's blog is about the same isn't it? Besides, registration is open, he just has to confirm you. That said, I am a member there and I'm looking forward to seeing progress.
Also, when it comes to manwhoring with merchandise: that's... always been on the Legacy site. So it's nothing new. Agree or disagree with it, personally I don't care either way.