I have had folk think I was hiding from a murder rap in Holland (no idea to this day where that one started) but I let them think what they want.
I know there are those who think I am a borderline psychopath (don't care)
I know people who think I am a really nice guy (maybe I am maybe I'm not)
I don't care about reputation.
Most of my close mates know I am a nice guy but if they try to fuck with me I have a tendency to be extreme in my reaction , don't mess with me and I won't mess with you is my motto , what others think is totally unimportant.