I tend to agree, but there are cases where I wouldn't. For example, if the crowd of them became more emboldened and the attacks became too severe to remain productive. Then it might be worth wrecking someone's life with a Cyberstalking criminal complaint to instill some fear.
Or you could just go under the radar for 12 months like I did, concentrate on what you are doing, and pop up when you have more concrete stuff to show.
Worked out pretty well for me, I actually feel semi-respected around here these days.
Hitting people with a big iron hammer to gain respect through fear is probably
THE worst attitude to have period. Not only that, there will be no loyalty and your "followers" will conspire to bring you down at the first opportunity.
I'm all for legal action if its warranted, someone has caused actual harm, but name calling? C'mon!
IMO you're doing more potential long term harm yourself than any of the "trolls" are.