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In essence, the failure of The Acolyte is a symptom of larger issues: declining engagement with some of Disney’s Star Wars projects, dissatisfaction from the core fan base, and a growing culture of online activism that often crosses into harassment.
The coordinated harassment campaign against critics demonstrates how toxicity can be weaponized to silence opposing voices, regardless of the legitimacy of their opinions. Such tactics risk undermining free discourse within fandoms and threaten to create echo chambers that stifle honest, respectful debate.