This piece really spoke to me. Throughout the years I have followed several former Channel Awesome producers. Even doing some several popular writeups about it. Admittedly, while AngryJoe was a part of it, I didn't follow his stuff unlike other producers.
I'm glad you got away from a bad situation. To people that are deriding this person, sometimes pressure forces you in a position where being 'nice' is the best option.
It seems like he invaded your personal space. A lot. He misdirected you into going somewhere, several times. And took your items to prevent you from reaching out to someone.
While I am not dismissing this, I am in support of you, I am doing so with caution.