It's absolutely the right move. These leftist frauds rely almost entirely on slander, fabrications, and outright lies to tear down anyone who opposes them. Going on the counter-offensive and forcibly holding them accountable for their behavior will have an instant chilling effect on any further sabotage efforts.

Direct costs and consequences are what these people fear most - and perhaps the only thing that can actually influence their otherwise hopeless NPC sludge brains.