Authority?
Like the kind of authority the Corona boys had over the AMA regarding Paintball?
Or are you talking about the kind of authority a few RCG guys have over the AMA regarding FPV?
How about the guys in the non-discount tier with the power to vote who is on the EC?

If the program is losing money,
it is the Open's money that is being spent... maybe they should care.

This thread is simple:
"What is the 09 budget for PPP, and how much volume of members do we need to not lose money?"
This doesnt require iron fisted action by an authoritarian, it is a question not a directive.