That is exactly what everyone is talking about, you don't know that person because you aren't active often. Alot of work goes into getting ready for a tournament, money is making going out of the server, and the only real way to get a decent chunk of change is to win a tournament. Of course people want a prize that reflects how hard they worked to win.
But wait, you don't know me either. How does that change my opinion though?
edit : was typing something else and changed it, sorry about that mix up.