Bob has done well for himself through bodybuilding but sold his soul to achieve his ends. I won't do that and never have.
No, I don't respect the IFBB and haven't for a very long time. The organization is self-serving, full of yes-men, and doesn't respect the bodybuilders. It could have done a lot but lost its way long ago. Poor Ben had to take his ideals to his grave because he never saw many achieved. When bodybuilding is a healthy pursuit then the sport will have public support. Until then it is sham and those running professional bodybuilding are hypocrites and are harming the sport no end. We await the fate of todays heroes, most of whom cannot make a living from what they love most.