I have been attacked for various things. It is incredibly draining and demoralizing to feel as though you are constantly under fire, especially when those attacks target your interests, your voice, or your way of engaging with the world. Whether those encounters happen in online forums, professional settings, or elsewhere, being met with hostility instead of dialogue leaves you feeling isolated and defensive. When you are passionate about a subject like physics but don't hold the "credentials" the community demands, it can feel like your right to be curious is being questioned. It’s important to remember that these negative reactions often have far more to do with the insecurities, gatekeeping tendencies, or rigid thinking of those attacking you than they do with the validity of your thoughts. When you’ve been subjected to that kind of treatment, it’s natural to feel like you have to build a protective wall around your ideas. However, that can also keep you from sharing the very insights or creative perspectives that might actually be valuable.

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