Honestly, at this point I wouldn't jump to any conclusions. Obviously something is royally effed up. For all the bad things one could say about Intellishop, they have a history of coming through with payment. I will be surprised, not to mention incredibly disappointed in them if they don't get everyone taken care of quickly.
Equal rights for others does not mean fewer rights for you. It's not pie.
"I prefer someone who burns the flag and then wraps themselves up in the Constitution over someone who burns the Constitution and then wraps themselves up in the flag." -Molly Ivins
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of your time and it really annoys the pig.