Giving the benefit of the doubt to the author... finding the quickest and easiest way to stop harassment and backlash is what I would have done too. The author

Giving the benefit of the doubt to the author... finding the quickest and easiest way to stop harassment and backlash is what I would have done too. The author is a mere human, likely not equipped with the mental fortitude to deal with the magnitude of armchair bullies that are likely aimed at them.