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Not surprisingly, mainstream comic and entertainment journalism outlets, such as Bleeding Fool, CBR, and others, are accused of amplifying these cancel campaigns. Their tendency to uncritically promote narratives aligned with industry insiders perpetuates the cycle of censorship and suppression.
Attempts by figures like Gail Simone to deny the existence of these whisper networks are seen as gaslighting—disregarding obvious signs of collusion. Meanwhile, some editors and journalists have made veiled threats or comments hinting at the suppression of dissent, further cementing the industry's insular, hostile environment.