Theymos can remove me from default trust for all I care. More hassle than it's worth. I will probably rarely add people to it anyway.
I too have the hassle of being in default trust. With great power comes great responsibility. You will always be hounded on your decisions.
You are respected here. Don't let one coward tell you differently.
Leave DT on your volition - don't let the scammers chase you out. I've been called the worst name imaginable (pedophile), yet I persevere. You are better than me.