Bescouted is an awesome site. Have you checked out bescouted.com? It was a previously existing photo community that integrated into the blockchain and encouraged its members to acquire & link Steem accounts. Similarities in join dates, post formats etc. are most likely due to their interactions being done through bescouted.com and not Steemit. They’ve announced the intent to launch an SMT, apparently secured outside investor funding, and are in some direct contact with Steemit Inc.
Seriously, make a quick account, log into bescouted.com and play around. It’s one of the earliest and best examples of how existing sites can leverage the Steem blockchain. No scam ring bothered to build that interface!