Does the above make you a scammer? Probably not, but its pretty borderline the way you handled the entire situation. I don't think the accusation can be totally unexpected.
People like to think of themselves as having been scammed. That way they are victims and are absolved of all responsibility for their losses. If people would only do a little research before investing, most of these losses can be avoided.
And the reason this thread is actually a good thing. It helps people research better.
The biggest scam so far is a life time staking option for people to stake a coin that is dead after 6 months.
Followed by... The constant forking and combining of coins.
He could increase the value because some wouldn't exchange coins, and he could combine coins anyway he choose.
To all those saying he just made bad decisions, couldn't you say that about any of the scammers on here.
Personally I wouldn't touch another spots coin. There are to many good coins out there...