A Q I've seen: "How did this stay quiet so long?"

Quote from the article:
"Many sources who spoke to Science declined to be named out of fear of legal action from Bogner or of losing GISAID access."

Scientists depend on GISAID access. Fear is powerful.

https://www.science.org/content/article/invented-persona-behind-key-pandemic-database

The ‘invented persona’ behind a key pandemic database

GISAID offers a safe space to post viral genomes. Peter Bogner, its perplexing creator and overseer, may be jeopardizing its future

Also from this article:
'Marion Koopmans ... says she has received multiple calls from Bogner“with a rather intimidating tone.” So have colleagues, she adds. “I have heard similar experiences from quite a few.”'
And:
"And Science heard many stories about researchers who saw their data curtailed, or cut off, without explanation. Some linked the actions to their being critical of GISAID or being seen as a potential threat."
Perhaps most shockingly:
"Gangavarapu, who closely collaborates with the Andersen group, received a text message from Meyers that same day, with a screenshot of the offending reference and the message: “good luck with getting further support. I warned you … .”"
And scientists are monitored:
"Meyers’s email correspondence showed he closely followed which scientists, research leaders, & journalists had been critical of GISAID... Bogner “keeps rap sheets on everybody,” says Kamil, the LSU scientist who corresponded with Meyers for years."
Critics decry access, transparency issues with key trove of coronavirus sequences

Scientists live in fear of losing access to the GISAID database

@firefoxx66 Bei Dir ist echt viel Aufregung im Moment... 😳