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Ballinger’s transition from YouTube sensation to mainstream star was exemplified by her Netflix show "Haters Back Off," created in 2016. However, a former writer for the show has shared a candid blog post describing her behavior during production, including her biting remarks and reported inappropriate jokes. The fact that someone with a troubling reputation was given such a platform raises questions about industry complicity and the oversight of such creators before their misconduct came to light.