I don't know who the person was, but yes, getting the facts is always a good idea.

That said, please don't leave us. I've been there myself. myself and several friends who write underage were vilified by fandom a few years back. WE were raked over the coals on the anon meme and many hurtful things were said. Many of my best friends here deleted their journals and never came back. It was heart wrenching. I stayed because at the end of the day I love fandom, love the connections I've made here and didn't want to cut them out of my life.

*squeezes you tight*