I don't understand it either Lady TT. The same thing happens with most of the top guns. All I can say is that there is usually an equal amount of delusion from rabid fans, and hatred from detractors.
I couldn't believe the hatred that Rafa, a genuinely nice guy by most accounts, got at MTF. And of course this transferred to baiting, trolling, and attacks on people in his fanbase. And of course there were was hate directed back toward other players. Anyone who is not top 10 in the world is basically a "mug" or "choker" because you can't count on their play being consistent enough to win as much as the legends.
Look, I can understand people from one fanbase not wanting to see his top competition succeed. That's pretty normal, I guess. But so many wish death, injury, calling the players derogatory names, having whole threads dedicated to trashing the player and his fans. I think there were even groups of posters that would get together and bait and attack other posters. It's really some sick stuff.
I'm sure General Hercules could tell you some horror stories.
But as with any forum there are some genuinely good posters and people out there.
Respectfully,
masterclass