Many readers, including some who work in national security and intelligence, have criticized The Times's decision to publish the details, saying it potentially put the person's life in danger and may have a chilling effect on would-be whistle-blowers.
许多读者（包括从事国家安全和情报工作者）对《泰晤士报》公布详细信息提出了批评，称此举可能将这位举报人的生命置于危险之中，并可能让那些想要去举报的人望而却步。