I don't agree. Though I worked at MRR and Epicenter, the whole indie-label issue was not really my main thing. I think if he could sell Dishwasher to a major press, good for him. The book certainly looks better than many indie press books (AK, for example, only very recently is publishing books that look good and are decently-edited). I think most writers need good editors. Those aren't always available at indie presses.

I have no idea of Pete's details, but a major press advance also can buy a lot of time to write and edit. I'm glad he got a pay day (I guess I should say "I hope he got a pay day") for all those years of writing for basically nothing.