"Indeed, the "agent provocateur" was often the easiest pose. This was the guy who would urge that people "must" act and throw caution to the wind. He would push until others took the very risks that might get them caught. Or took the actions which diverted the organization away from its original goals and onto a reckless path."

My first thought as well.

I agree on the other points as well. We have had our share of activism here, but that is not the primary purpose of this board - and we must protect our primary purpose if we are to continue to have this board.

No one is stopping those who wish to pursue activism elsewhere.