What?! You really think that Peat had his feelings hurt by a few fans and decided that he couldn't bear it any longer?
You're silly but this is some of the silliest stuff you've posted.

You never know. It certainly wasn't the money. It most certainly could have been a factor. And it wasn't only a few fans. There were bloggers out there posting all kinds of derogatory crap. Social media can be brutal. I've heard many an athlete talk about the presence of or the lack of respect in the community and its affect, be it positive or negative. Believe it or not players are not totally void of feelings.

All others things being equal I can't see it not being in his mind. It most certainly would be in most of ours.