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This wave of layoffs, departures, and public disputes underscores a broader crisis: the industry is seemingly eating itself alive, with creators and industry insiders turning against one another in a tumult of accusations, accusations that range from legitimate misconduct to mere disagreements and industry politics.
The Industry’s Internal “Purges”
The ongoing upheaval resembles a purge, where problematic figures are being ousted. Some of this is justified, as allegations of harassment or misconduct surface, but much of it appears driven by industry factions, social media mobbing, or internal politics. Twitter and online platforms have become battlegrounds for creators, editors, and publishers, often leading to mudslinging and public shaming.