The attacks are based on hate of what is good.
Never ever go down to their level and just stay focused on doing good.
We need to get @stan to reconsider, not only for our own good, but for his too - I'm sure he's not going to be happy at all not being around to share his vision, optimism and courage with us all. He has a job to do and will never be content by abandoning. As you have done, he needs all of our encouragement and support, and we need to help get him back on his feet.