At the very least, they are psy-op scammers data-mining your information!
I remember when they took donations for a telescope around 2012. Got hundreds of people to donate and then produced nothing. Didn't even return the money when they 'changed their minds'
They are absolutely tracking users. Not only does your IP get banned (for no reason) but your cell-phone and computer (all devices used) do too. So they're tracking everything.
I do miss it for real quick breaking news but once or if you start replying... they'll ban you. It's a scam and/or psy-op with no doubt!