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The debate exposed an ongoing double standard: mainstream media and industry insiders often make projections or use estimates that can be off the mark, yet they escape criticism. Meanwhile, YouTubers or independent reviewers are accused of spreading misinformation—even when they rely on the same sources—simply because they express their opinions publicly.
For example, Forbes and other respected financial outlets had predicted lower figures prior to the release, acknowledging that expectations might be optimistic. Nonetheless, when YouTubers echoed similar predictions, they faced backlash. The contradiction became clear: the same facts and data were being used to support different narratives depending on who was speaking.