Some Associations Won't Age Well. Just Avoid Them.
There is no obligation or duty to meet everyone. Avoiding bad association is a matter of tact. Over the years we've rejected some guests deemed to be a liability and I turned down many interview requests from Russian broadcasters. Why didn't Richard Stallman?
After Lunduke did an episode with Stallman, whom he had attacked, I asked Stallman why he agreed to be interviewed by a Microsofter who is dangerous to associate with (to be clear, I never spoke to Lunduke, even when he messaged me).
Nowadays Dr. Stallman is a bit more careful and selective in who he associates with. █