Hayes didn't quit the show, really. He was very ill and on his deathbed when the letter chastising Parker and Stone was sent out, which has led many to believe that Hayes didn't actually write it.
whomod said: I generally don't like it when people decide to play by the rules against people who don't play by the rules. It tends to put you immediately at a disadvantage and IMO is a sign of true weakness. This is true both in politics and on the internet."
