Long rumored, but completely untrue. I flat out asked somebody in the know that I trust. It's not true.
John Robinson has access. In some previous dust up he made the info public. You probably know this.
No one sees your private replies except your intended recipents unless you or they share them with others. I do not view them or screen them in any way, shape or form. Neither does John (our systems manager) or the moderators. Your private mail is intended to be private.