you have to walk on eggshells around them all the time, because there is a nonzero chance that they will lose their shit and ruin your life if you don't.

I can't stand being around people like that. Outside of legitimately threatening people I love, you can say pretty much anything to me, and if you're joking you can say literally anything. The most I'll do is say you're wrong.

I can't imagine trying to get someone fired or cancelled over a slight or bad opinion.