I Was the Mob Until the Mob Came For Me

In this article, the anonymous writer speaks about how his life was destroyed after fellow activists went after him due to a single instance of offensive remarks. Unfortunately, some targets of online campaigns haven’t had the ability to remain anonymous, including journalist Jonathan Kaiman who became radioactive and isolated after an accusation. For advice about how to deal with the individual SJI adherents who use dogmatic language and bullying tactics, click on this essay by John Faithful Hamer, “How To Deal With a Progressive Bully”. Hamer also reflects on how abuse and mobbing by SJI adherents alienates supporters from otherwise good causes in a piece called “I’m Nobody’s Ally”.