Originally Posted by RobbyRobot

Yeah, it seems like what the sponsor is doing (or not doing) is not to your liking, so, talk with the man. You say you know him a bit. Mention to him his sponsee has talked informally with you, and the result is you're bothered, and you want to work this out best you can.

Deal with the source. The sponsee is actually just playing both sides when confiding in you and not speaking directly to his sponsor. Get yourself out of that dilemma by talking with the sponsor. You're already involved, so why not finish it?

You're a good honest man, bbthumper. Don't sweat this. Soon enough it will all be in the past. Do your duty to the sponsor, and then forget about it.

Good luck. Great question, btw.