> You don’t have to read or agree with his drivel to use his software.

No, but a lot of people choose to, and I don't claim to know if one way or the other is more right or righteous. But I think boycotts wouldn't exist in the first place if everyone could separate the art from the artist.

And since there's lots of boycotts in the world, I think it's safe to say that it's at least socially acceptable to boycott companies or people with practices you don't like.

Who are we to say they're wrong for it?