Do notice that a MeFite correctly called him on this way upthread. I don't think the mods got involved until Adams outed himself.
http://www.metafilter.com/102472/How-to-Get-a-Real-Education...
The first whiff I get of an outing is cortex's msg in the forum to Scott Adams that he has a message waiting. At that point, it seems cortex has snooped without what I see any real reason/need to do so.