I'll say one more thing, then I'm leaving this alone because it's really not worth it.
I was not hired by Linkin Park to come to talk to fans and post on messageboards and whatever else you think. I don't say what the band, management or WBR tell me to. Occasionally, I'll pass along a message to Mark, but I always let him know the source. I took it upon myself to start getting to know the fans and posting on this site because I thought it would be a benefit for YOU to have a connection straight to the band. On this messageboard, I'm speaking for myself. Whether you think I'm a douche or not is irrelevant. I couldn't care less what you think of me. I'm passionate about music. I've been passionate about music longer than Linkin Park has even been a band. I get where you're coming from with all of this. Believe me. I understand where your passion for this stuff comes from.
That said, my opinion on this is my opinion. I've never said that what I say on here is gospel. I've never asked anyone on any fansite or messageboard to roll out a "red carpet" for me. I'm not looking for pats on the back from you and I've never demanded anything of Mark. I don't take myself too seriously.
As far as I'm concerned, this issue is closed because I'm done thinking about it and caring about it. I and the rest of the LP team put a lot of work into making these DSPs available for you guys. A lot of work. THAT'S why I have certain views on this. Not because of the money or because of anything else.