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Many industry veterans and prominent voices have condemned these harassment campaigns. Mark Kern, a respected figure in the gaming community, has spoken out against the rising tide of cancel culture, describing the actions against Asmin Gold as representative of "disgusting" harassment efforts that threaten free expression and fair critique.
The broader gaming community's response has been mixed but increasingly skeptical of the motives behind these campaigns. Gamers, content creators, and commentators have voiced frustration with what they perceive as a politicized attempt to control narratives, silence dissent, and intimidate independent voices.