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While representation is widely celebrated, critics caution that early indications of Velma's sexuality were always there—coded into her character design, dialogue, and interactions. The delayed confirmation may be viewed as an attempt to retrospectively insert diversity into a franchise that was historically less inclusive.
Moreover, some critics argue the tendency to "out" characters years later is driven more by social media trends than genuine storytelling desire. They suggest that such revelations might serve to boost social media engagement or media coverage rather than contribute meaningfully to the character or franchise.