To be clear, “stand down” is not condemning. “F them and their destructive actions” is condemning. In more formal settings, “I do not support X, and I do not want anything to do with people doing X”.
A few examples of clear condemnation being used against someone, where that retaliation is worse than the implied association of doing nothing, would help me understand your comment.
Note that If they’re not ALREADY associated with you in some way (through their actions and publicity, referencing your reputation without your consent), you don’t need to respond in any way. That’s a pretty easy option 4, I think.
To be clear, “stand down” is not condemning. “F them and their destructive actions” is condemning. In more formal settings, “I do not support X, and I do not want anything to do with people doing X”.
A few examples of clear condemnation being used against someone, where that retaliation is worse than the implied association of doing nothing, would help me understand your comment.
Note that If they’re not ALREADY associated with you in some way (through their actions and publicity, referencing your reputation without your consent), you don’t need to respond in any way. That’s a pretty easy option 4, I think.