I was just about to post a funny piece. One of the lines in it is about fearing responses. Specifically leaving them.

There are a number of people who feel comfortable continuing a debate based on something hurtful left in a response.

I stay safe by refusing to do this.

If I feel someone needs support, I respond to them. Or worse I start a new thread.

Trolls live for attention. Engaging them gives them what they want. It feeds them. They sit there and laugh and eat popcorn.

Some people seem able to handle engaging them. But I’ve seen even them get hurt after enough attempts.

I love your list. I wish we could make it required reading to join medium.