FYI @Columbo, @Alfred is also running a 205lb tourney at Level which will run alongside this one. As this progresses everyone will get contracts at 265+ to reduce confusion.
I hope Mike keeps MMAT, flawed or not, I dont think it will last long if it gets sold especially to a group( no disrepect). People have good intentions but then when you are in there amongst the shite, maybe not so simple
Best idea I have seen in this thread is about a community manager, although I dont know why anyone would want that job. If there was someone inclined though its probably a good option. A conduit between Mike and the crowd so anything in the pipe line that is in progress or coming is communicated early enough for people to prepare (or not)
Mike should then just stay away from forums and get updates on suggestions from the conduit and work away (as slow as he wants) in the background and if people dont like it ....lifes a bitch
At 12k a year, not worth putting up with all the hassle for a few weeks pay. Treat it as a sideline , a hobby that spins a bit of cash
but if it does collapse, I wont lose any sleep either.
Best of luck, hope it all works out