I understand about the bullying, ilikemuppets. For me, elementary and middle school was an extremely difficult time for the same reason. It took me awhile to realize I shouldn't listen to people who were being mean.
I guess that's what I mean when I say school should not define a person's existence forever. We all keep evolving and learning.
I think we are outcasts a little bit in the RHLC, since Richard isn't that well known and maybe not the obvious choice. But hey, we ended up being an extremely successful thread. So, yay us!