As a society, we have not developed appropriate, constructive, non-permanent repercussions for minor transgressions like an offensive online post or an off-color comment.
Our culture hasn't caught up with technology which can broadcast minor transgressions to millions of people and save them in perpetuity.
What is the modern equivalent of getting kicked out of a bar? Anti-social or bigoted behavior should have consequences but not permanent or life-ruining.
This is assuming the behavior was actually bad. The other problem with cancel culture is 1. Many of the "transgressions" were not transgressions at all; sometimes just an opposing opinion. 2. It is selectively applied according to identity. 3. No checks and balances. Easy for a mistaken identity or simple misunderstanding go viral. Once the mob is ignited, it's extremely difficult to issue a correction or walk back an accusation.
Our culture hasn't caught up with technology which can broadcast minor transgressions to millions of people and save them in perpetuity.
What is the modern equivalent of getting kicked out of a bar? Anti-social or bigoted behavior should have consequences but not permanent or life-ruining.
This is assuming the behavior was actually bad. The other problem with cancel culture is 1. Many of the "transgressions" were not transgressions at all; sometimes just an opposing opinion. 2. It is selectively applied according to identity. 3. No checks and balances. Easy for a mistaken identity or simple misunderstanding go viral. Once the mob is ignited, it's extremely difficult to issue a correction or walk back an accusation.