I don't envy the position of having influence. That's likely what made you a target in the first place.

They seem to be more or less content if the bulk of our stuff is within our little bubble, but if we expand to influencers and start making those major waves, you get on their shit list.

In the end, I'm glad I don't have influence. I can get pretty upset with the state of things and say things that I wouldn't normally.

Plus, if you get out there and talk to people that probably also makes you a person of interest whereas many of us keep more to ourselves nowadays.

Regardless, good luck. Be nice and be courteous. Also yes, lawyer.