I'm afraid that if I unfollow the troublemakers in my fandom, they'll send their friends after me to harass me. That's not normal, is it? I shouldn't feel that kind of genuine fear over unfollowing but I do.
I’m so sorry! You shouldn’t feel that way at all because fandom is supposed to be fun It’s supposed to be a place where we can all share together over a common interest an people just, refuse to live and let live. Its disgusting and tiresome how far they’ll go to hurt others in every way they can so they can pat their own asses.
Do you think you can go on a block spree? just, quietly block all these people- preferably from their IP addresses if you can find them. It’s not a perfect solution, but it might be able to help keep some of their sadistic bullying to a minimum.
Or make a new blog and just not let the trouble makers know it’s you? People do that a lot and as shitty as it is that we have to go to such lengths just to protect ourselves, it’s something to consider if you feel you have no other options.
Regardless of your choices, I wish the best for you and hope you can find a little peace among the shitstorms out there.