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by friendlybus 2166 days ago
Did you just claim that cancel culture magically is responsible for lower all chances of victimhood? I can't even with this.

The point is I don't want your help, I expect ridicule and opposition, it's part of the west. I don't even argue the downsides and upsides of cancel culture because it's attacking an unassailable problem with the mask of compassion.

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> I expect ridicule and opposition

This is exactly why victims would choose to conceal abuse, thus enabling more of it and making public figures sometimes effectively above the law.

As a result of recent developments, knowing that they will receive support and compassion helps people who suffered through this in silence come out, raise public awareness and prevent a powerful person from perpetuating abuse.

I agree with the poster upthread that society is probably fairer and playing field is more level this way.