I guess you could say he's important.
These people seemingly "do not give a **** about him", yet they always feel the need to pitch in their 2¢.
He's influential to a degree and has most wrapped around his finger as they blow off steam in NHB and other outlets.
Regarding him being an ATRL icon, I wouldn't say it's too much of a lie.
He like Nicole, Alexz, Kisuke, and a few select others are ATRL icons.
It may not be much of a big deal to some, but the facts still remain whether you have interest in them or not.