The reason people are moving to the new #startups is not to use mibbit's client (I'm using Colloquy on the Mac), but rather to show solidarity for axod.

people are not willingly moving, they are forced to move. So are they showing support or forced to 'show support' ?

Nobody's forced to use the new #startups. You could just as easily start #startups2 and sit by yourself.

Why the generalisation? You don't speak for me.

It's just as easy for me to type /server irc.mibbit.net over /server irc.freenode.net - no forcing involved.

I'm sure they really care.

FUD: http://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=486482

You called him a "homophobe", and I provided a link that shows evidence to the contrary. A link to an article with a comment by you, so I know you've had the chance to read the comments.

I stand by my accusation of FUD, and add one of trolling, as well.

I disagree with his position, but think I was getting this discussion too far away from technology. So yeah, trolling - not intentionally, but in effect yes. So I deleted my earlier comments.

Upvoted because I'm pleasantly surprised by your reply.

Do you have a source for this?

I did not know axod held similar conservative family values as myself.

I am now more interested in supporting him.