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Critics argue that projects like Stardust are inherently exclusionary, demanding special treatment for women while suggesting that they have been marginalized. As Ryan from Arcade Outpost points out, if there were a hypothetical "male-only" Star Wars initiative, the backlash would be immediate and fierce. The current stance appears to be a double standard—while women ask for safe spaces, they simultaneously advocate for exclusive environments for women of color or other marginalized identities.