i think doxxing isn't cool, unless we're talking about doxxing for things that are actual crimes (not thought ones).
think animal abuse, physical or verbal aggression, etc.
Doxxing someone because he thinks different is kind of a coward thing to do.
By doxxing I'm assuming people were legit harassed?
It doesn't matter if they're instantly harassed, I believe just leaving a white canvas for people to bully you online is not okay. I personally think some of those mods are entitled idiots thinking they're changing something, but that doesn't make it okay. You don't like them? don't join their forum. Laugh at them if you want, but don't make it too real.