Well I do look at other prog sites occasionally so when I see something that isn't here that looks like it might be of interest(ie prog related)I won't hesitate to put it up here.
Yes actually did fill about 15,000 seats the second to last time I saw them but I certainly didn't pay 200 dollars for a ticket. Many people seem to sit on the fence with them but I'm afraid that price doesn't push them close to the edge it pushes them over.
I don't know what their game is at this point. I did hear something about tentative plans to possibly record a new album(although ofcourse we shouldn't count our chickens). In my mind it doesn't make sense to tour after such a long gap without promoting a new album in the works. Yes might be one of those rare bands who could still get away with playing material they haven't recorded yet.
Also, I understand Rick's concern. He's had health issues in the past and in light of this he is not out of line or being unreasonable with his decision.