<not being belligerent, just stating what I think>

Actually, wasn't it something more like:

"Hey, something really bad has happened to me so could you all please cut me some slack until I can make it up to you because hey, everyone in this community knows I'm good for it."

I don't think there's much to worry about. Because hey, how MUCH money does he have of yours anyway? I mean, you all have expensive empegs. Is it hurting THAT much to have $20 or $40 tied up for months (up to a year)?