I don't think your poll is looking at the whole situation. It's like asking if giving Wal-Mart 20 dollars is a good idea. What are you giving them money for? Just because, or did you buy something? In Bungie's case, Halo was the price of their independence. Technically, its a bit more complex than that, but that's what it boils down to, and you should be asking whether the whole trade was a wise decision, not just selling Halo.