#is what i'm implying could be the potential consequences of bringing a massive internet presence down on a less influential creator

[luimnigh]

If I had a massive internet following I would absolutely be hesitant about even rightfully criticising anyone with a smaller internet presence than mine.

You cannot control your audience, you cannot control how far or fast your message spreads, and you cannot control how it's going to change in transmission.

Internet hate mobs can spring up over the smallest things. They are no joke.

And if that person was making a career from their internet presence... you can effectively cost them their job, and their ability to make a career in their field. This is on top of nuking their reputation, and making them a public laughingstock and punchline for literal years.

We know what that sort of thing can push people towards.

You have to be very fucking careful over what power you wield over others, because bringing you influence down on someone can be massively disproportionate to the sins a person has committed. And you ultimately do not have full control over the consequences.

So you have to be very aware of the potential for harm in your actions. Or you can end up with blood on your hands.