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Public figures, including influencers and journalists, must be aware of the fragility of their status. The environment can change quickly, with feelings running high when people perceive their idols or teams being threatened. The mob mentality that arises in response to criticisms can lead not only to personal attacks but also to severe reputational damage. When critics are targeted rather than engaged, we revert to a tribal mindset where winners and losers are discerned not through dialogue, but through hostility.