It's a bit more complicated than that, IMHO. The GoF, Bob and Martin, come from a place of having seen problems and trying to provide solutions as best they can

It's a bit more complicated than that, IMHO. The GoF, Bob and Martin, come from a place of having seen problems and trying to provide solutions as best they can, with valid experience on stuff that did help. The fact that some bullies then use these guys' honest attempts at helping others to shoehorn their views into any discussions and kill debate is a sad thing, but not really their fault, right?