It is not a good idea to autograph for someone who intends to resell the item on eBay. Simu shared his Instagram Story that while it is sometimes possible, he doesn’t like rewarding certain behaviours. BuzzFeed. “Especially when they get aggressive, invasive, and make me uncomfortable.
He said, “I have had some bad experiences where my privacy has been violated.” You should know that I won’t sign anything for anyone who crosses that line, either for myself or my fans.
Shortly after posting, fans flooded Simu’s social media channels with support. One fan tweeted“I can’t believe that people would do this.” Scary. It’s so scary.
Another addedI hope it’s understood that such behavior should not be considered a result of fame.
As a response to journalist Sydney McIntyre, Simu wrote, “At the end of the day it was just a couple bottles of soda but it’s indicative of a really toxic culture of autograph seekers (not all, some) that are willing to cross personal boundaries just to make a buck.”
He said, “I don’t reward that behavior.”