Exactly, there was no reason the FSF board couldn't message him to seek advice without him holding a leadership position. I don't care if people contribute, but

Exactly, there was no reason the FSF board couldn't message him to seek advice without him holding a leadership position. I don't care if people contribute, but positions of leadership should be conveyed to people who set a positive example. I think there's a massive difference with RMS in that he excuses his actions, but doesn't show much intent or ability to change them. Another FOSS leader, Linus Torvalds, did a 180 when it became clear his behavior wasn't tolerable anymore, and I think Linus showed a level of leadership in that which RMS cannot. I have my own issues, and I freely admit I probably don't belong in a leadership role. Stallman should do the same, and put himself in an advising-only capacity.