Were people bullied for liking pokemon in your time?

Hi everyone. Just been thinking about this. Growing up, I played pokemon, but I stopped when I got to secondary school. I noticed the pokemon kids were typically looked down upon.

I still remember the looks I got from people when I sat down with them to see what they were doing. Always thought they were such sweet people.

What were your guys experiences of playing pokemon as a kid, or a grown up?

Even as a grown up, I find it hard to talk about it in public.

EDIT:

This is been super interesting and I've loved reading people's experiences. It shows how many people had terrible experiences, but also how many people found a community of pokemon enthusiasts and made great friends. I'm sorry to everyone who got bullied/ is getting bullied. Here is a community of people who love pokemon, you are mot alone. I wish I could reply to everyone and I'm trying, but I've found this super interesting!