Part 6/8:
The Larger Issue: Toxic Fan Culture and Social Media Expectations
This incident exemplifies how social media can distort simple acts. When a celebrity shows a moment of engagement like liking a tweet, some fans interpret it as a political or moral statement, leading to demands for public figures to police their social media activity more strictly. The author criticizes this "pedantic" attitude and argues for personal freedom—Brie Larson should be able to like or not like tweets without Facing backlash or demands for accountability.