I think it’s like the twitter pile on effect. Bucks is forthright in his views and many disagree. Those who disagree often signal their disagreement, which makes it look like people ganging up on him. Throw in the odd joke and mixed in comment which goes too far and it does appear like targeting.
It’s a fine line. We all know what people find irritating about him, and I have pointed it out through frustration and trying to make him see how his behaviours appear to others, from my point of view, in a futile attempt to create a reset. I won’t pretend that I haven’t ever overstepped the mark myself when responding. However, I try to be civil, at least before I get fed up of being misrepresented and made to be a stereotype. Also, when I have made small jokes referencing him it’s not really meant maliciously. I hope Bucks can see that, and I am more than happy to laugh at myself, so long as it’s not meant in spite.
I am aware that I am an opinionated bugger and like all opinionated buggers, we need our soapbox kicking from underneath our feet occasionally. :-)
