Bear, "hate" is a very strong term. Those who hate things that are not deserving of hate, themselves have a problem You are not deserving of hate. If someone hates you, they don't deserve your forgiveness. You can give it just the same, yes.
Please look at the larger grouping of people who like you, and appreciate you, rather than at the one or two misguided individuals with their own issues who might consider hating you.