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They emphasized how Hollywood studios often dismiss the audience's voice, relying on manufactured hype and PR stunts rather than genuine engagement. For example, the cancellation of The Acolyte was framed as a result of online criticism that was, in their view, exaggerated, orchestrated, and aimed at silencing dissenters.

The Political and Cultural Warfare: Labels and Cancel Culture

A significant portion was dedicated to dissecting the use of terms like "fascist" and "racist" as weapons in the ongoing culture war. Leslie Hedland's accusations against critics—calling them fascists—were criticized as an overreach and a misapplication of language used to silence debate.