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The hypocrisy in the industry is glaring. On one side, figures like Alyssa Marante have called for deplatforming individuals over offensive statements, yet they themselves have engaged in attempts to silence critics and suppress uncomfortable truths. For example, Marante sought to deplatform Kern over an April Fool’s joke, even though Kern's real criticism centered on exposing industry biases and misconduct.
This contradiction exemplifies the broader problem: many industry insiders hide behind the veneer of progressivism while engaging in discriminatory or intolerant behavior themselves. The industry’s focus on diversity sometimes appears to be a shield for perpetuating its own internal prejudices.