Board Thread:Character Discussion/@comment-34563899-20180202235154/@comment-28162607-20180205162956

CoolDudeAl wrote: I have a really simple argument: Rumple is a villain regardless of if it is because of the Darkness or just his own self, because villain is a simply a term for someone who does bad things, and the word is not interested in the reasoning. Furthurmore, Rumple chose to become the Dark One, because he knew it would give him power. But he knew it was dark magic that gave that power, I mean it turns you into the "dark one" for God's sake. He didn't care that it was dark magic though, and so he should be held responcible for the actions he did as the Dark One.

This is the part people always seem to forget. Rumple chose to become the Dark One. Unlike Hook who was forced against his wishes, and Emma who did it because she is a hero, Rumple became the DO out of a lust for power.

Also his plan to get the dagger involved burning the Duke's castle, which would endanger not only the Duke but also servants and maybe a wife and kids.