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Public sentiment has clearly shifted. No longer are these antics appreciated; instead, they evoke eye rolls, ridicule, and accusations of insincerity. The trend of turning off reply sections on social media underscores how companies are wary of the backlash—many posts are now hidden behind comment mutes or outright deletion.
For many gamers and consumers, this kind of performative activism feels hollow and increasingly intolerable. The consensus is that these gestures are less about genuine support and more about ticking a diversity box for corporate virtue.