Discussion of the mistakes of scholars in gatherings and on websites

Question:
This man says: There are some brothers whose main topic is discussing the mistakes of scholars and others. When they gather, their conversation is about so-and-so saying this and so-and-so doing that. This is most of their talk in their gatherings. In fact, some of them have created websites dedicated to discussing the mistakes of some scholars, thinkers, preachers, and orators, among others. Is their talk considered backbiting?

Answer:
Their talk is backbiting and talebearing, may Allah protect us from it. If you become aware of a mistake someone has made and you are certain of it, convey it to him. Convey it to him privately, between you and him. As for sitting in gatherings and enumerating people's mistakes, my brother, count your own mistakes. Why do you look at the mistakes of others and not at your own mistakes? You have mistakes, but a Muslim should care for himself and advise his brothers. He does so privately between them, or he remains silent. And if he believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him say what is good or...