All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. — Edmund Burke

Abandoning the blogosphere because of the presence of bullies and criminals only serves to satisfy and embolden them.

Pain is the deterrent to repeated offenses. Whether it’s emotional or physical, the effect of swift and proper punishment is to reduce the likelihood of the offender to carry out unwanted behavior such as this in the future.

But once the punishment has been dealt, drop the issue. Bullying the bullies will, in the long run, serve to justify their actions in their minds and aggravate their behavior.

Just remain vigilant against this behavior in the future and punish again if the individuals continue these despicable actions.