“Canceling formerly known as ‘call-out culture,’ is the villanizing and ostracizing of prominent members of a community by other members of that community”
I chose this quote because I personally hadn’t heard this version of the definition. I think if more people did research and came to terms with the impact of social media, they would understand that many of us don’t have the power, nor are we in the same “groups,” as the people that we’re canceling.
“The promise of canceling was that it would power back to people who had none, and bring justice to prominent abusers.”
I chose this quote because I think situations like R Kelly, Tory Lanez, and Bill Cosby--are acceptable situations and abuse of power, however, there are people being canceled every day for things that don’t even equate to abuse of power, and instead, show precisely how ignorant some people are--which is not a crime.”
“Cancelers will often deem an apology as insincere
This quote stood out to me because it is the true epitome of why cancel culture is ineffective--no matter how well written or sincere the ap0logy seems--social media is never satisfied.
Mari, I really like how you emphasized the difference between cancelling and repercussions for actual crimes. Cosby, R. Kelly, and Tory Lanez are people who have been convicted (except for Lanez who is awaiting trial) of egregious crimes. I don't think what has happened to these men is cancel culture at all, rather it is accountability for their crimes.