This will help you understand:
Nick had a couch out on his front porch to drink beer, smoke & watch NASCAR.
He just replaced the couch.
You can still sit there, drink beer, smoke & watch NASCAR.
Feel better?
OK, so...you are equating Riley Rossmo to Nick Spencer's couch. So, in your mind, Nick Spencer is the be-all, end-all...and Rossmo is a piece of disposable furniture. And this after all your pontificating about how you want to support artists, blah blah blah. NICE.
He is supporting artists - remember?
Without the Phantom, their children would probably have starved.
It's not his fault,that as soon as they produce the paid work, other factors mean that the poor old 'phantom' group have to price a $2.99 cover at $15 is it?
The poor Ghost-group wannabee's - always those last minute 'expenses' to cover.
No cash-grab here, move on, nothing to see, no Sir....