I would like to believe, some people have good will.
Good intent. But my guess is that David is not one of them.
So as I mentioned before. The fair thing is for you to
express your thoughts on why you just turned the knob to a "no".
Instead hiding it. Be honest about it. Even if it is offensive.
It's the only way i'll know, without jumping to conclusions.
Express these in the public, in clear words. Thank you.