Where did GLAAD threaten a boycott over this?
It's exactly what their organization was designed to do. In their own words, they "leverage" other corporations or institutions to comply with their principles using social engineering tactics. Boycotting is a basic necessity for the success of their campaigns.
Plus we should also consider that A&E may have changed their mind because of all the
death threats they were receiving.
A&E already knew long before the suspension that their decision was going to get a shit ton of blowback--which is exactly why the did it. As such, they also knew that they would eventually reinstate him, thus making it seem like they were sensitive to both sides of the issue.
So no. A fear motive is just wishful thinking on your part.
