This is a new low for this tyrant. Will these desperate tactics drive a wedge between her and the whales who are complacent or do her antics serve more nefarious objectives? One can only wait and see. If the tide continues to turn as it has with her vindictive scratching at innocent posts, then the war is being won and on to the next abuser of flags.
Your principled stand along with those who are assisting you with delegations will not go unnoticed I am sure.