Nah.
The only negative responses I've gotten in person were from people who were afraid of ridicule themselves if they didn't ridicule me. That shows weakness of character I find pitiful. Online I've gotten some crap but some of the same people who publicly gave me crap, again apparently out of fear of being ridiculed for not ridiculing me, came to me privately and asked for input on situations they've found themselves in.
All in all, for me, standing up for what I've seen has been more positive than negative. Even if it weren't, it's still the right thing to do.
MIB