Hm, word of mouth leads to rumors and even those can be as annoying to deal with as physical dissenters.

[ He's not the type to dismiss complaining as harmless but that was likely pretty evident already. Also social media being a thing adds a whole 'nother layer to everything. ]

If that's what you think, then I was right in some way. I won't say you're wrong, but I don't make it a point to start conflict with others. And the opposite is also true, it's possible that we would meet and get along like we've been friends for years.

Not that it's likely to happen either way, as we're both busy people. I'll take that as a compliment though~.