They were being naive if they took the approach they took, while thinking that the only form of success (or intended result) would be Eich saying the things they wanted. Eich stepping down was just as likely.

... especially given the fact that they explicitly suggested he step down in another post. They are being very confusing here.

The main thing this latest post is missing is introspection.

Well, bit late for all of that, right?

"We are software developers and we’d much rather spend our time building great software and helping people than being involved in a horrible mess like this."

Well, then why didn't they? Why didn't they help people instead of peevishly fanning the flames?

I hope that I never have the opportunity of working with these folks, because I'm not sure I would be able to keep such duplicitous company: at once both helping rabble-rouse a mob on an unrelated and non-professional capacity (in the strictest sense) and then for lacking the backbone to own up to the fruits of their labors.

I'd rather work with somebody who's got the guts to say "Well, we got the bastard out--now, let's file a lawsuit."

At least that shows true passion.