  :And for similar reasons - clueless/witless people.  There are people of more energy in mind and body who find it a definite drag to have to explain everything, including things people should already know.  Abigail is curt and knowledgeable.  The combination irked some people, who then focussed on trivia like what 'sex' Abigail was.  It is, and was, infuriating, and he left, yes, twice.  The twice part says something quite admirable, I think.  He couldn't stand idiots, but still wanted to help others.  Unfortunately the idiots won.  The others lost, and still mourn. So, yes, typical.   