I think this is interesting but don’t think this is as clear cut as you’re making out. There seem to me to be some instances where making the “first strike” is good — e.g. I think it’d be reasonable (though maybe not advisable) to criticise a billionaire for not donating any of their wealth; to criticise an AI company that’s recklessly advancing capabilities; to criticise a virology lab that has unacceptably lax safety standards; or to criticise a Western government that is spending no money on foreign aid. Maybe your “personal attack” clause means this kind of stuff wouldn’t get covered, though?
I think this is interesting but don’t think this is as clear cut as you’re making out. There seem to me to be some instances where making the “first strike” is good — e.g. I think it’d be reasonable (though maybe not advisable) to criticise a billionaire for not donating any of their wealth; to criticise an AI company that’s recklessly advancing capabilities; to criticise a virology lab that has unacceptably lax safety standards; or to criticise a Western government that is spending no money on foreign aid. Maybe your “personal attack” clause means this kind of stuff wouldn’t get covered, though?