I think because both the discord server and the facebook pages were cesspools of sexist/racist content, that during the GME frenzy they got even worse, and the

I think because both the discord server and the facebook pages were cesspools of sexist/racist content, that during the GME frenzy they got even worse, and the services knew that they would face increased media scrutiny with all of the increased attention. The hit pieces practically write themselves.