Interesting discussion. I'm trying to think of things to say, but, others like JLPMS ELLE have said it quite well. I also agree with a majority of what Pyraxis has stated. Of course I also am interpreting that Pyraxis is starting this discussion to clarify things in her own mind. Correct me if I'm wrong.
Either way a number of valid points have been cleared and made. To clarify my own position on Cal, I don't hate him, I just don't care about him for good or ill. Thats my defense against getting my buttons pushed, as soon as I feel my emotions are being manipulated or enflamed I "withdraw" and stop participating in "fights/arguments". I can't sustain confrontation very long, it's my survival mechanisms from the way I had to deal with shit in my own biological family. I spent a lot of time and effort trying to get people to stop responding to his attacks, before the blabberizer and ignore mod were added. But, there seems to be an overpowering urge to respond to things that I saw as "baiting". I have the same urges as well, but, I also see an "accusation" or "name calling" for what it is. Being called "a sycophant" "coward" , etc. Did make me angry initially, but then my common sense took over and made me realize that those were the opinions of people who DON'T know me. I'm not proclaiming myself guiltless in that regard, I certainly did my share of that. Not exactly stuff I'm proud of, but, I'm not running from it either.
So in a nutshell, he has his own forum, running along the lines of what he feels is right. Thats cool. And he still has his membership here, and I certainly feel we'll be hearing from him and his friends from time to time. Thats cool, too. It's just nice to have a break from all the High Soap Opera drama.