The fact that the mutiny occurred at all was a big black mark for Bligh regardless of the cause. But he was by no means the worst Captain around by a long shot. Many Captains were sadistic bullies. Why do you think so many Brit sailors jumped ship and signed on to the US Navy?
Captain Pigot of HMS HERMIONE
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HMS_Hermione_(1782)
Crew mutinied against his brutality - he was hacked up and thrown overboard
Wow. The story of Pivot and the HMS Hermione is riveting. Tough times!