I think Mike is right in keeping his mouth shut unless attacked, otherwise he’d come off as a bitter ass. I don’t think he is some evil weasel, but just has a very weak character. Nor do feel sorry for him; he knew the kind of people he was playing with literally and figuratively. That he lasted so long is a miracle. Wish him well, he was member of my favorite band, but I couldn't care less that he is no longer there. The music does not seem to have suffered due to his absence.