He doesn't have a 'toxic' personality, and let's not over use the word 'toxic'. It seems to me that you're basing this opinion on A) a few mailing list entries

He doesn't have a 'toxic' personality, and let's not over use the word 'toxic'. It seems to me that you're basing this opinion on A) a few mailing list entries you've read (specifically _because_ there was some drama) and B) the fact that any comment which is even mildly rude is now considered 'toxic' by some.