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As bizarrely entertaining the image of a male prostitute in high heels and a mini skirt on a fixie is, back to the matter in hand. (maybe not the best way of putting it)!
When it comes to contacting TFL it would be worth putting your concerns in writing rather than just calling them. In my experience a letter or email has far more impact than just a phone call. Also, if your are so inclined you can copy others into your letter.... such as your local MP, representative on the London Assembly or perhaps Boris... This can have pretty good effect if used carefully.
Also, when you contact TFL ask them to provide you with the evidence that they intend to use in court against you. IE the notes taken by the inspector and his statement.... The point here is if you make it clear that you intend to make this difficult for them they may look for a compromise which is less costly for them.
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Its fair to say it may not work in all cases, after all each situation will be different albeit subtly. But having been in court on either side of the fence as it were I would say it worth a try.
On reflecting on my last post I would add (put it down to the hangover) If you can sort it out before going to court all the better though.
Whoever you speak too... a lot will be down to the way you present the situation, the way the inspector acted and your own behaviour... so it is worth spending some time considering all of this before going forward.
All the best.
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In these kind of situation I would say go to court and put you case forward. Even if TLF bother sending someone to the court they'll have one hell of a job proving that you were intentionally trying to dodge the fare ( unless you have be caught before). In most cases like this the magistrate will take a dim view of the authority in question. Especially if the inspector did not tell you what he intended to do. Bear in mind that TLF and other authorities rely on apathy and people's fear of the legal system.
3 has this going for it... take any two digit multiple of 3 and add the digits together- the sum will be three or another multiple of three...
On the other hand the sq root of two gives you the ratio for ISO paper sizes, the "A" series.
Maybe I should just go to the pub...