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They argue that this amounts to a form of compelled speech, with influencers caught between supporting the industry’s union demands or risking their careers. They speculate that many influencers might be hesitant, knowing they have more to lose than to gain by alienating their followers or the industry elite. The hosts also point out the absurdity of demanding that influencers, many of whom are young and relatively unestablished, must pledge loyalty or face ostracism.