As a therapist, I would not recommend this grossly simplistic approach to conflict resolution. Simply put, the "upstander/bystander" methodology is little more than word play underpinned by a false dichotomy ("you're either with us or against us"/"there are good people and bad people, which do you want to be?" and etc, ad nauseum). Essentially, this is a self-help gimmick that could be alternatively titled "trial by mob." It could also be called shaming, ostracizing, and/or bullying while deploying diversity-friendly nomenclature. At no point does the author suggest listening to or identifying the intensions of all parties. This is simply instruction to take the "right side" and then engage in ostracizing the "other" side with the presumption that majority rules and might makes right. Nor does the author suggest studying the severity of the dispute, before "upstanding" i.e. confronting people and stirring the pot of conflict, or concluding that letting a conflict dissipate could be the easiest, most peaceable way to resolve it. That's because "upstanding" isn't about resolving conflict, but escalating conflict in order to settle scores and enforce social control through coercion in order to satiate the egos of the Righteous. This approach is a perfect example of how people can hurt each other further by following stupid, one-size-fits-no one advice and taking reactionary stances as opposed to listening, thinking, observing and responding appropriately--if warranted. Amplifying petty disputes in order to claim the role of hero/crusader makes the world WORSE than it already was. It promotes self-righteousness, negative judging, hostility, and societies' already out-of-control narcissistic tendencies. At most places I've worked, if this sort of nonsense was applied it would lead to fist fights and cops being called. I find it disgusting that gangland tactics are couched in the language of inclusion. Rather than trying to intimidate others into believing/behaving a certain way...why not try to understand everyone's perspectives and meet them on equal terms? Or simpler yet, just follow and enforce shared behavioral norms? If people spent half as much time listening to each other as they do trying to manipulate/overpower one another, the world would be a far better place than it is.