Cyndikate

meh, whatever you do. Be constructive with the villain, don't be mean. And vice versa.

The primary issue is that villains do not realize that they have the potential to ruin the enjoyment of someone else. You can beat your breast all you want about how the 'victim' needs to toughen up but in the end ultimately you were the one that decided to force the confrontation. Know your audience and try and craft an experience they are going to enjoy.

There are too many psychopathic bandits as of late.