I do not like Ricard, I think he is a prick and comes off very condescending.
HOWEVER
I recognize that Survivor is a REALITY TV show and that is the edit in which he gets. It does not reflect him as a person outside of the show.
WITH THAT BEING SAID
it is absolutely ridiculous that he, or anyone, is receiving death threats. And for what? Blindsiding Shan? Welcome to Survivor! I loved Shan too, she was my winner pick but that doesn't blind me from recognizing the good move it was on Ricard's behalf.
I just find the whole ordeal unsettling, he has even received threats directed at his child.