Making yourself a target - when is it better to stay off social media?

My daughter asked me last night whether I wanted to enter the Dental Industry Awards as "Business Leader of the Year".

My reply was:

"No thanks - but thanks for thinking of me 😎

I don't fancy making myself an easy target for the haters and trolls."

Do you agree with me?

An old friend once advised me that "bad publicity is like bad breath - better than no breath" - but I'm not at all sure I agree with that.

I'd be interested in your thoughts - I may be wrong.

p.s. in spite of my best efforts, there are always haters and trolls.