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He accuses the company of engaging in damage control by striking channels and suppressing leaks instead of publicly acknowledging community dissatisfaction or making genuine efforts to improve. Ryan underscores how the company's focus seems centered on controlling the image through censorship rather than addressing the core issues raised by fans.
Toxic Response and Social Media Censorship
Part of the controversy also involves social media censorship, where Ryan reports that Twitter accounts sharing the leaks are being banned or nuked by the platform. This points to a broader suppression campaign beyond just YouTube, indicating that Naughty Dog and associated entities are trying to prevent any negative discourse from gaining traction anywhere online.