Resolves YES if said staff member (founders, admins, etc. count; we're looking for people who have the badge) is subject to brigading, is publicly disavowed by the team, loses privileges and powers, or stirs controversy and significantly loses reputation among the users.

Resolves NO after close otherwise.

Whether they leave the team or not is irrelevant.

Overlaps somewhat with the "main character" question, insofar as a main character is likely a controversial one and that staff aren't immune to becoming subjects of gossip and controversy.

Since this one will rely a fair bit on my subjective judgment, I won't be trading here. Please feel free to discuss and suggest ways I could tighten the criteria.