Sorry to hear. Always sucks when those you work/play/etc. with suddenly decide that just because you have a new/different idea, then suddenly you are an enemy.
Seeing others in this thread saying "good, you deserve it" would have a completely different take if this were
- Someone they like
- A group they like
I didn't like your being a pirate, but that's not the issue. You had an idea, and instead of simply agreeing or disagreeing, those you called friends seemed to kick you off the reservation. That's never a fun thing.
Of course, I reserve the right to change my thoughts if it turns out you're lying, but for now, since there's no evidence to the contrary, I wish you good luck.