Staking/Make-up question: What to do with lower prize-pools?

[Soulman]

FWIW I think bobneptune is being a big nitty jerk. Chill out dude.

WarDekar, check with your backer if it's ok that you play e.g. events below $500 on your own bankroll. You should have decided this in advance of course, but now here you are. If he's not cool with this, try what Thayer suggested. Above all, if you're reasonable and polite in your suggestions, I'm sure you will get to an agreement.