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The problem is he's the only one who gatekeeps. We can't be our regular selves if people who aren't on our le sekrit club wavelength come in often. He looks out for others in that regard, but since he's overvigilant, he's not trusted with the role and he and what he does gets bad rep for it. 
The people who are new should introduce themselves to people, or get help from someone doing that. And someone else should take the job of kicking wanderers out so he doesn't feel the need.