Yeah I thought it was just his avatar too. xD But I guess there really was more to it than we thought. :/ Cyberbullying is just so cruel... I'm glad it's over at least.
I have been the victim of the rumor mill countless times in high school and can tell you all that being on the receiving end of it really sucks. I don't like bullying and I don't like lying so if that is what happened and it seems to be than good riddance.