Is your next project to struggle with what the word “is” means?
Personally, I am grateful for Mr. Robinson's decision, and I think the general parameter is, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."
Ask yourself, "Am I treating this person like a dear Brother in Christ? Or even --- speaking practically --- as a Conservative ally, who continued close cooperation I value?"
Sometime we sound like we're trying to drive people right off the Forum. Or right out of Earth orbit. That's just wrong.