User blog comment:Stryzzar/Where to from the Reset Button?/@comment-1037137-20150110183235

I see what you're saying, but bringing him back in any capacity will only invite further uproar, nearly every aspect of Mike is utterly loathed by everyone who isn't still a diehard fan of his and I'm quite positive they're nothing resembling a majority these days. There are dozens of reasons not to like Mike, the reset button crossed a line where he could never be fully redeemed as a character or as an active contestant, and bringing him back as either would only provoke negative feelings and distract from the rest of the season he's in. Few people are in the mood for anymore Zoke or MPD-related nonsense, the latter of which they should not have put in if they can't be entrusted to treat it with some maturity and seriousness. You're right, Fresh does need to admit its mistake, but nobody wants to deal with the annoyance that would come with having to see Mike again, so Fresh should just make an open admission on its own, not through the show but come forward themselves to explain that they misrepresented the truth and nature of what Mike was struggling with. Because you're right, this is not the right message to send to kids or to anyone who does struggle with such real-life disorders. But leave the show to carry on on a clean slate where Mike is no longer present, because his presence has already been too damaging. Fresh should just come out themselves and admit they messed up. It would be the responsible thing to do considering all of the outrage received in the wake of this extremely insulting episode.

Bottom line: No more Mike of any kind. Just make a public apology without using the show to do it. Total Drama has been dealt enough damage without Mike adding to the trouble again. But do not get me wrong, I very much appreciate your point, Stryzzar. I know what you're saying.