I think one of the problems with discourse about "cancel culture" is that phrase encompasses so much that people are often talking about different things.

Internet pile-ons are a real thing, especially on non-public figures, or with stories that aren& #39;t the whole truth. That& #39;s bad. But holding powerful people accountable for shitty opinions and actions is — bear with me — not bad.

There& #39;s not really a valve control with public shaming. It& #39;s kind of a binary and when the floodgates open, it& #39;s open season. It would be nice if the internet was a place for nuanced discussion (it& #39;s not). But someone like JK Rowling is like the most powerful person ever...

And it wasn& #39;t a misstep or a mistake. She& #39;s actively spreading harmful information! And she& #39;s a billionaire celebrity! So like, *THAT* is not the hill to die on your conversation about wanting more nuance in online shaming!!!!