Easy Street, false impression or not, the most important thing is it has opened up the topic for discussion. Secondly I believe it is a widely held belief that reporting is detrimental to one's career.
It is apparent that support is available but that equally some people are told to brace up. I had an issue I raised with my 2RO who told me his 1RO had his fullest confidence etc although the 1RO did modify his anger.