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Critical to these conflicts is Twitter—a battleground where many of these disputes play out. Neon describes it as "ground zero" for culture war tactics, where anonymous accounts threaten, harassment campaigns target supporters, and orchestrated propaganda campaigns aim to silence or smear opponents. This echoes patterns seen in comic book controversies and online activism, where factions weaponize social media to bully, intimidate, and extort.
In many cases, people hide behind anonymous avatars, making it difficult to trace accountability. The fear of losing sponsorships, business deals, or reputation often leads companies to cave to pressure, even when the threats are illegitimate or unfounded. Neon decries this as cowardice, labeling it "villainous" and destructive to the industry.