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The converse is also true, of course. Those cheering on previous cancellations will complain now that it has happened to someone they approve of.

• locallost 4y ago
  I don't disagree. But my conclusion is that cancel culture is nothing new. The novelty is that those that used to get cancelled are now cancelling others.
  • gadders 4y ago
    I think it's become a case of "Don't hate the player, hate the game."
  • Mashimo 4y ago
    > But my conclusion is that cancel culture is nothing new. Probably as old as time.
  • Dma54rhs 4y ago
    Definitely not a new thing, it always amazed me that people genuinely believe so, but I bet there are more witch-hunts thanks to the internet than ever and that is what makes it feel like it's a new phenomena. There's more, spreads way faster, always someone new to "cancel" or "protect". Big parts of the internet are like constant reality tv dramas.
  • ChickenNugger 4y ago
    It used to be called excommunication for heresy, but the behavior is identical.