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Several sites, reportedly backed by government grants or corporate interests, began responding not to valid concerns but to paint any dissent as harassment. There was an effort to pressure platforms such as Valve (the source of Steam), Discord, and others to deplatform the original content creator and those speaking out against Sweet Baby Inc.
Elon Musk Joins the Fray: Mainstream Attention Escalates
Adding fuel to the fire, Elon Musk—a figure known for disrupting industries and challenging stereotypes—became aware of the situation. He retweeted a post from James Lindsay, a political commentator, stating that "Gamergate 2" was officially underway.