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These incidents highlight a significant trend: the obsession with surface-level credentials and social media "status" rather than actual knowledge or contribution. The critics often rely on superficial indicators—such as avatars, bios, or internet posturing—to justify their judgments. The use of stereotypes, including references to fandom stereotypes like furries, LGBTQ+ identifiers, or political affiliations, further underscores how these battles are often fought on identity politics and social signaling.