TrueDave explains his Mego Meet and Forum behavior.

[toys2cool]

It’s taken me a long time to fully understand this, but in my mind, bullies aren’t envious. They are threatened. And 99 times out of 100 that threat is based on their own insecurities. Rising above is the best way to handle but it is so, so, so hard to learn, grasp or understand. Especially when you want to at least treat a bully as a human. In my experience I’ve learned that jerks, are simply jerks. Better face them cleanly, deal with them cleanly and move on.

Also I am relatively new to this specific collectors community and mainly into Micronaut and some pop culture stuff here, but I would like to think if there is one place bullying should not be tolerated it’s a toy collectors board. We all already get enough grief for our hobby; no need to get that in the world from another supposed fan.

well let's not get carried away here either guys, I highly doubt he's getting bullied....
I'm sure he posted something that someone didn't like and they said something, I know I've gotten those pm's before...Now if they insulted you or you feel like what they told you wasn't appropriate..then just let one of the mods know and they should take care of it..

[johnmiic]

Hey Dave, I met you at the meet, You and your wife are nice people. You're cool. Don't worry about anything man.

[CrimsonGhost]

Hey Dave,

I respect your honesty. I had a nice time talking to you and your wife at Mego Meet and I hope you enjoyed yourself at the show. I like the work you are doing and hope you continue with it.

[MicromanZone]

Usually attributed to envy.

It’s taken me a long time to fully understand this, but in my mind, bullies aren’t envious. They are threatened. And 99 times out of 100 that threat is based on their own insecurities. Rising above is the best way to handle but it is so, so, so hard to learn, grasp or understand. Especially when you want to at least treat a bully as a human. In my experience I’ve learned that jerks, are simply jerks. Better face them cleanly, deal with them cleanly and move on.

Also I am relatively new to this specific collectors community and mainly into Micronaut and some pop culture stuff here, but I would like to think if there is one place bullying should not be tolerated it’s a toy collectors board. We all already get enough grief for our hobby; no need to get that in the world from another supposed fan.

[piecemaker]

Dont let it get you down Dave,your Cool in my book too.

[SeattleEd]

Dave,
You do bring a lot to the table and create very interesting posts. Don't let it get to you.
From what I've experienced being on here, there those that will always have issues with other members.
You are the better person by rising above those that attack you because of your personality or idiosyncrasies. Usually attributed to envy. Just remain steadfast to the True Dave

[The Toyroom]

Dave's a cool dude

[Random Axe]

I know you'd probably like to keep this mostly under wraps, but a PM like that should be brought to the attention of our mods. Harrassment always starts small and should not be tolerated.

[Brazoo]

Stay True - True Dave, you're one of the good guys!

[thunderbolt]

well, that's pretty lame that someone would pm you like that. Don't let it bug you Dave.

[torgospizza]

I think your forum behavior has always been fine. Don't let a PM bum you out.

I agree w/ Boss here, Dave. I've never met you, but I like your posts and you seem like a good guy to me.

[VintageMike]

I haven't seen anything that from you that seemed odd. Sorry someone made you feel you had to reveal this.

[pmwasson]

Dave, you're a great guy! I enjoyed talking with you through the forum and meeting you at Mego Meet. Don't let some message bring you down. Can't wait to see what you come up with next as you are creative and talented.

[toys2cool]

life's to short to take things so seriously bro, not everyone's going to like you or understand you...if they don't like your threads or your posts... it's simple, they can choose not to read them

[hedrap]

TD, I talked to you for a few minutes at the Meet. My nephew has a form of autism. I know the tell signs, but you were fine. Nothing you did seemed out of the ordinary, especially for a first timer.