Joseph Smith was hated mostly for his spiritual insight and revelations. I believe that’s why he was tarred and feathered and eventually murdered in cold blood.
I would assume you will admit this would be easier for non-Mormons to believe if his personal/sexual life had been as blameless as that of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
Did you read post 161?
Do you think his behavior in this instance was honorable? If so, do you think the male relatives of Marinda Johnson would have agreed with you? If they were as outraged as any man of honor of the time would have been, what do you think would be a likely reaction on their part?