I think many people - even smart ones - still don't realize how big the possible consequences are when publicly bullying someone. My thoughts on this: don't do

I think many people - even smart ones - still don't realize how big the possible consequences are when publicly bullying someone. My thoughts on this: don't do it. You might feel like venting right now, and you might have good reason to do so, but do it in your immediate vicinity, not on the Internet. You might find out later that you overreacted, and you won't be able to take it back. Also, I find it ugly to put someone in the pillory who has a lot less clout than you do, no matter how justified it seems to you. It seems like applying mob law to me, which I have an aversion to.