Anarchism and Direct Democracy

Proudhon's rejection of any society in which there is a distinction between Ruler and Ruled encompasses Representative Democracy, even though in it, representatives are, in principle, ruled by their constituents.  Instead, he conceives his Anarchism, not be confused with anarchy, requires only Direct Democracy.  Now, as is widely recognized, one of the potential weaknesses of Direct Democracy is what is sometimes characterized as the 'tyranny of the majority', i. e. in which Ruler and Ruled are sundered.  So, the presumed unique suitability of Direct Democracy to Anarchism is unclear.