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The controversy extends to portrayals of characters like Perfume and She-Ra herself, who in the original were depicted with skin tones and features that are being suddenly criticized or altered in fan discussions. Some fans also accused the artist of "blackfacing" because she depicted Perfume with a tan, despite her being portrayed similarly in the original series.
Industry and Media Perspectives
Neon and Kiki criticize how the media and social media amplify these toxicity issues, noting that many of these fanbases are rooted in Tumblr and started there before migrating to Twitter. They suggest that the "rage mobs" on these sites feel empowered to threaten, insult, and bully without accountability, which creates a hostile environment for artists and fans with differing opinions.