> I don’t think that’s accurate or helpful.

There are, to me, abundant signs that he is severely burned out, dysregulated and irrational.

(In this statement, in other statements, in his actions that wilfully worsened his own case against WP Engine, in his blog posts etc.)

These are mental health issues. I have experienced many of them myself (I am indeed recovering from them now) and do not know what else you could possibly call them.

He is very evidently experiencing continuing poor mental health. I don't know why the board would say "leave of absence" if they were not themselves alluding to his health. He clearly needs a break from the thing he does for his own benefit.

I absolutely wish him well and hope he steps back and takes care of himself for a while; none of this is worth worse health.