Unless there's a lot of sympathetic lurkers, it does not look like a winning situation
Herein lies the problem of the lynch mob. No one, understandably, wants to be next in line for a lynching.
It's nice to see that the mob finally dispersed.
One more point on the psychological aspect: Did you ever see the move called "The Accused" with Jodie Foster? There were just a few people egging on the rape and would be disappointed when the melee ended. I've seen that mindset here, as well.
Darkness approaches ;-) Along with New Year's libations flowing freely!