I think you guys scared him away...
I've often thought that if I were to mix some mineral spirits and good thick bodied oil together and religiously after EVERY ride dribble some on and then wipe/blot away the majority of the oil and solvent with repeatedly folded over paper towels while back pedalling the chain that it would both clean and lube the chain. I'd never actually have to actually clean it as a separate exercise ever again.
I've never found myself so OCD as to bother trying it though.