I must say im with INMATE here - in none of your post was there any indication that the deal was subject to chance - it was a definite "Deal stays 30% until release - possibly longer". im pretty sure this is not something that was decided overnight!
I understand that the outrage was never your intention and that you, CraigB and Lithium, are probably completely removed from this decision, but you are unfortunately on the recieving end of this!