I believe you, but without a stated policy that is speculative. To me it is indistinguishable from curated guest posts.
I don't have such a stated policy... I do have that he both
1. Signed an open letter https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/09/11/a-severe-misalignm...
2. Posted a guest post about why they didn't sign said open letter https://terrytao.wordpress.com/2026/09/17/why-i-didnt-sign-t...
Good example, thank you. Position adjusted.