I think cancel culture tends to be somewhat more grounded in sane principles of equality, but the mechanism does make it comparable to far-right mobs. Targets c

I think cancel culture tends to be somewhat more grounded in sane principles of equality, but the mechanism does make it comparable to far-right mobs. Targets can't really defend themselves and things may escalate into real life. I don't think it's a great loss to discourage cancel culture along with far-right equivalents. A more measured style of discussion is adequate to call out people for being unreasonable or hateful.