Topic: J.K. Rowling
The discourse surrounding J.K. Rowling highlights the growing trend of censorship and backlash against individuals expressing controversial views. Activists and organizations have targeted those who support her, leading to job losses and bans on discussions related to her work. This situation raises significant concerns about free speech and the consequences of mass surveillance and social media pressure on individual expression.
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Assistant literary agent fired after transgender activists complain that her Twitter account is “transphobic”
The bio of the account made no reference to her employer.
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Author Gillian Philip on facing Twitter mobs, getting fired for supporting J.K. Rowling
A hashtag in support of Britian’s most famous living author was all it took to get canceled.
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Social media algorithms fuel cancel culture, researcher says
“Influencers” love it to participate in campaigns against people.
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Journalists contact Golden Globes bosses after Ricky Gervais’ response to “trans woman” parody account
“They want to create a dogma with its own blasphemy laws and the ‘fatwah’ of labelling people bigots to shut…