@magates said:
being selfish doesn't preclude being smart infact I think it implies he can make more money by having sole access to it.
If you read through the thread on NS that started this whole discussion, you'll find, in pieces throughout several of his posts, Thomas' rationale. You can view the thread here: http://www.northernsounds.com/forum/showthread.php?t=41116
He even addresses your feeling of his "selfishness," which is an assessment I don't personally echo. Still, give it a read before drawing conclusions.