Yes he could have searched and maybe even found a previous thread, but he didn’t. He’s new here. Maybe like me he also didn’t realise you’d now been made a UKP mod, or given responsibility for keeping the owners costs under control
You don't actually have to use the search function, you could browse the pages of the forum dipping into any threads suggestive of a subject of interest.
If he had done so he would've seen near half a dozen of more threads in the first 2 pages alone dealing with things to consider when punting. Whilst they may not have directly mentioned AW and UKP logins the implication of their advice would've been pretty clear to anyone with some reasoning ability.
If you actually appreciate the recorded contribution of others here then you should consult it before asking others to repeat it or direct you to it because you're too fucking lazy to try finding it.
Being a mod is not some sanctifying recognition or bestowed duty that you are one of those few who understand the purpose and value of this site to make the best of it. Being a mod does not place you at the beck and call on some Punting Help Desk. Head1 could make a small fortune from the likes of behaviour that you're condoning if he just set up a single page "Wanna Punt, we can help, just call 0898......."