This quote from M Ayoob in the previously given link puts much of this controversy to rest. It seems that even old Charlie agreed with the esteemed Dr Howell's opinion.

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Charlie once confessed to a friend that he thought he was a psychopathic killer, and that he hunted animals so avidly because he wasn't allowed to hunt men anymore.

People who choose to brew up their own storms bitch loudest about the rain.