Google is seriously doing a disservice to its lyrics searching users by penalizing RG. RG offers (in my opinion) the best quality and the most information rich lyrics pages on the web, it doesn't compare to anything out there.
The bit about holding out pay was a joke to get everyone’s attention. It worked.
It was a joke. We have about a thousand jokes just like it. “If you have time to xyz, you have time to get fired.” It’s a joke about staying focused and not getting distracted.
Saying 'it was a joke' is just a lame-ass excuse for being an insensitive douche bag. Sorry but not sorry.