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While many influential industry figures remain silent, critics warn that such silence amounts to complicity. The quote from Audre Lorde—"Your silence will not protect you"—serves as a warning that standing by quietly allows this toxic culture to persist.
Some developers and industry insiders openly threaten dissenters, suggesting that opposition will be met with career-ending consequences. This culture of intimidation and censorship echoes behavior from the Gamergate era, where the industry was fundamentally hostile to criticism and change.