I think it's more complicated than that. He really inspired a lot of people with his passion, drawing us into the movement. But then the same passion pushed us out of his corner, but his previous adherents didn't lose sight of what was actually important to us. I kinda think his attitudes promoted a diversity of ideas in a way that he never intended to.
He's currently at the center of conflict between several organizations that are considered keystones of our community. What will become of it? I don't know, but I have faith that we'll route around the damage.