I've seen this take quite a bit lately with respect to cancel culture and I'm a bit confused about it.
Since HN is amazing, I'm hoping someone here can help me understand without it turning into a flamewar.
I don't understand how "cancel culture" is substantially different from what we used to call "boycotts", just with the internet for more social lubrication.
I suppose theres a risk that the allegations at the center of the boycott are incorrect, but isn't that what defamation laws are meant to combat?
Since HN is amazing, I'm hoping someone here can help me understand without it turning into a flamewar.
I don't understand how "cancel culture" is substantially different from what we used to call "boycotts", just with the internet for more social lubrication.
I suppose theres a risk that the allegations at the center of the boycott are incorrect, but isn't that what defamation laws are meant to combat?