Quote Originally Posted by Fluvius Camillus View Post
Putting someone on a pedestal is a saying I think, I know for sure in the dutch language it is (iemand op een voetstuk plaatsen).
1) I believe the phrase you're looking for is "putting someone in the hot seat." That is, if I interpreted the original post correctly.

2) The EB team members have said multiple times that constructive criticism (the stress being on the term "constructive") is welcome. Look to this post as a reference.