“Signing autographs for people who will resell it on eBay is a personal choice. We do it sometimes, but personally I don’t like rewarding certain types of behavior,” Simu wrote on his Instagram Story. . BuzzFeed. “Especially when people get aggressive and intrusive and make my real fans and supporters uncomfortable.”
He continued, “I’ve had a couple of bad experiences in a row where my personal space was severely violated. Just know that if you cross that line for me or for my fans. , I won’t get another chance” I’ll sign for you. “
Immediately after posting, fans flooded Simu’s social media channels to support. A fan tweeted“Can’t believe people would do that. It’s scary. Glad you’re safe.”
While other more“I hope that people understand that this type of behavior is wrong and should NOT be a product of popularity.”
Reply to journalist Sydney McIntyreSimu writes, “At the end of the day it’s just a couple of soft drinks but it’s a sign of a really toxic culture of autographers (not all, some) willing to cross the line. individuals just to make money.”
He concluded, “I don’t reward that behavior.”
