With stuttering, there is a clear mixed reaction. You won't get people with balanced opinions on it, you're either going to have accepting people or jerks. I've dealt with many. I have friends and acquaintances who have been very patient and supportive and those who made me feel as if I was being judged. You can probably guess, friendships with the judgemental ones did not last very long. Fact of the matter is, if you're doing something unordinary you're going to be questioned and judged, period. That's just how it is with many things. It's up to us to either adhere to the pressure from judges or steer clear from it.