Cancel Culture

[USAFRetired_Liberal]

For over a decade, we’ve heard endless complaints about “cancel culture”—that people are too sensitive, or that folks are being ostracized just for having an opinion. But let’s be honest: who’s actually been canceled?

The only ones who’ve truly faced consequences—deservedly—are a few sexual predators, and even then, many still walk free with platforms intact. Meanwhile, people continue to spew racist, sexist, homophobic, and hateful rhetoric without any real accountability. In fact, many gain more followers by playing the victim and crying “cancel culture” the moment they’re called out.

The real problem in America isn’t too much canceling—it’s not enough. People rarely face consequences for their words or actions. They’re not expected to reflect, apologize, or grow. There’s no reckoning, no accountability—just louder microphones and bigger audiences. And that’s the rot we keep ignoring.

[yellow dahlia]

1. I am a fan of shunning. n/t

[marble falls]

2. Not associating with someone is my privelege and right. All I got to do is turn and walk away.

[Silent Type]

3. We're split 50/50 in this country, who will determine accountability? I comment and then block any

poster or site that spews “racist, sexist, homophobic, and hateful rhetoric.” Don’t think we can legislate it, unfortunately, no matter how detestable (well, within reasonable, if two people can even define that).

Now if it goes beyond rhetoric, that’s different. And, of course sites can/should monitor it.

[Polybius]

4. A few names and brands/images were canceled in the early 20's

Off the top of head, Aunt Jemima, Uncle Ben's, Land of Lakes, Eskimo Pie's, Cleveland Indians, and Washington Redskins all changed their name and image during that time. I doubt most of those would have changed if they stuck it out a few years longer. It was just an early 20's thing.

[lame54]

5. Everything I learned about Cancel Culture I learned from...

Comedians at their sold out shows

[newdeal2]

7. They love playing the victim while they perform allover

Have specials, do weekly podcasts, etc. Even the worst ones like Bill Cosby and Louis CK survived.

[Johonny]

6. They love playing the victim

And they have some many safe places to hide; rw radio, FOX News, Newsmax, and podcasts.

Literally, the only rw people canceled are huge assholes even the billionaires can't stand anymore.