While most HOF members are current with their knowledge of the hobby, there are several members that I suspect are not. I don't think it is too much to ask for someone to write up a biography on someone that they are recommending. That is the official method of providing that information to the HOF voters. The HOF voters do have some conversation about those who are recommended, but not everyone participates, it is hit or miss. We vote by independent ballot when the discussions are over.