This is a tough situation, and people react very differently. Some believe the best move is to expose the person publicly and warn others. Others say you should stay quiet, document everything, and handle it only through legal channels. Which approach do you think is smarter—and why? Please share your reasoning (and what risks you see in the approach you didn’t choose).
The overwhelming recommendation from law enforcement agencies (like the FBI), victim support organizations, cybersecurity experts, and legal resources is to go legal only — meaning report to authorities, document everything, secure your accounts, and seek protective orders or civil remedies — rather than “fighting back” publicly by naming, shaming, doxxing, or confronting the perpetrator online.
Public exposure (e.g., posting the stalker’s/extortionist’s identity, threats, or content on social media to rally support or shame them) can feel empowering in the moment, but it often backfires