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The entire saga underscores how cultural debates, particularly driven by the ongoing culture war, influence viewer behavior. However, it’s widely believed that consumers have short memories, and cancellations driven by political stances may not have long-lasting effects. Left-leaning viewers cancel Disney, but many are likely to return once the controversy subsides, especially since most viewers are not politically engaged in streaming decisions.
On the right, conservatives may also cancel Netflix or other platforms in protest but may eventually return as well, given the infrastructure and content they seek remains appealing. These cat-and-mouse games often result in temporary swings rather than permanent shifts.