Creating a file by definition 'puts you on their radar.' In many cases, this may be enough to draw the ire of people in power. It doesn't have to happen to everyone. As long as enough people are made examples of, others will think twice before voicing their opinions.
Edit:
> "You are both missing the plethora of articles about
> how every breaks at least 3 federal laws a day
> (unknowingly)."
>
> Citation needed.