That's the best way to run a forum, admin going off without any prior notice will only drag the site's reputation in the mud just like earn cash bond and others.I remember on forum coin whenever admin is going off for few days he always announce this 3-4 days in advance and mention that the payments and reply to PMs will be delayed and he will be back to work in 4-5 days and this is what we all prefer
No matter the amount either big or small it is very frustrating having it withheld somewhere.And the money might even be a big one it can be really frustrating. We just have to be careful where we work.