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This incident exemplifies the broader cultural debate about free speech, representation, and social media outrage. Critics contend that the outrage often leads to mob mentality, where nuanced opinions are dismissed and replaced with accusations that serve specific narratives.
For instance, if Holly Bailey, the Black actress playing Ariel, had been similarly targeted and pressured into deleting her accounts, the headlines would likely focus on racial harassment. The fact that Masood, a man of Egyptian origin, was targeted for a relatively innocuous statement illustrates the double standard prevalent in these online ecosystems.