Aspiring number theorist here. Yes it is the worst. Yes it is literally just about numbers (deep down, behind the fancy stuff, for me anyway). It is not the worst because it is about numbers. Numbers are awesome (again, for me, different people like different things)! https://twitter.com/HenonMap/status/1277359212717322240

It is the worst because of crap like this. I love number theory. But the thing about being part of a field with many bullies is first, you get bullied. Second, you watch the thing you love be universally hated because of the bullies. We need to do better. https://twitter.com/HenonMap/status/1277364380053749765?s=19

I've talked about this before. I'll probably get a ton of crap about this again. https://twitter.com/anton_hilado/status/1260943098882002945?s=19

To those who have come across number theory bullies, I'm sorry and I feel ashamed.

But to end on a more positive note, there are nice people here too. I will always be grateful for them. I would not find the strength to continue without their help. I hope I can pay it forward.