Is it a crime to be different?

Huh,

This question came out to my mind, as soon as some people told me that I am 'turning' to be someone they don't know. Of course, it is not easy to be different among the same-idea people. Some people will hate you, start thinking that you are a betrayer, and keep distance from you. Hey, man! That is not fair. Every individuals have right to choose what they want to be. That's the freedom of choice.

They say they care about me and are afraid of losing me. I really appriciate that attention. Still, it is my life and this is me. And this is what I want to be. I am not representing any people, not even influenced by any. This is MY opinion and surely I take the consequences of my decision. I demand people respecting me with what I am choosing to be.

Again, we should know the more important question to ask someone you care is,"Are you happy with your decision?", not doctrinize them and telling them to be what you want. Obviously, it will never make them feel happy.

Millions of people maybe have the same perspective on seeing things, but maybe millions of others don’t. There’s nothing wrong with either, so don’t judge one side from another. Honestly, is it a crime to be different?