[paulryanrogers]

How is the 'cancellation' any less democratic?

It seems more democratic than a majority deciding for everyone, if each person decides for themselves whether to avoid or not.

[ASalazarMX]

A mob has a reverse synergy: the more it grows, the lower their common sense, until they can't regulate themselves. At least democracy tries to put some balances to prevent runaway demagogy.

[dolni]

Cancellation suffers from social pressure. If the mob cancelled someone then you have to, too, otherwise you're canceled next.

At least with a ballot, your vote is a secret.