Knowing that he was not available to do any forum maintenance, I took advantage of the situation. I told Mike that I would only handle this issue, if he would give me a 400% pay increase. He wasn't thrilled about it, but with him between a rock and a hard place, he agreed to my pay raise. Damn, I almost feel like that Tony guy now.... all about the money, and to hell with my friends/ associates.
But your " Intent to remain true to the sport " should have been enough for Mike to give you the raise anyways...