There have been times of my life spent penniless begging for food, so when a person asks that people who clearly have an excess of leisure time and money pay for something that belongs to the artist, whatever it is, i see no problem. We all need to make money to get by. I also have no problem in the concept of paying to see art, galleries and museums charge admissions per visitiation, and anyone who thinks only the best art is sold is decieved, even I can sell paintings for a fair price; not the thousands of dollars that real arists fetch, but certainly more than five. Five dollars wouldnt cover the amount of paint i need, forget the hours working.
There will be a conflict of interest when a person is elected/appointed to a post, the requirements being that he use and share his knowledge to the best of his ability, as is the responsibility of mods beyond simple moderation, and the person refuses. Has this happened? If so, the position is thrown into question. If not, then outside matters are not a concern of mine.