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I thinkt he book awards can do whatever they like, and are within their rights. But it was the wrong decision. As far as I know Drew didnt hire any non-union writers, nor as she personally violated any of their asks... She is perfectly ok.
The bigger issue is the cancel culture, I know I will not give any attention to the book awards (As is my right) due to this decision.
@freemo @georgetakei Cancel culture? Bad behavior has consequences, act like a dick, get dumped.
Bad behavior has consequences, nothing wrong with that. Thats not what the phrase "Cancel Culture" has issue with, boycotting bad actors responsibly is a good thing and should be encouraged, obviously thats not what the term "Cancel Culture" is refering to. The term "Cancel Culture" is when Canceling (boycotts) are both frivilous and have become central to our culture.
Whether this is Cancel Culture vs responsible boycotting is obviously a matter of opinion. But those two concepts are also very different things.
@freemo @georgetakei Someone mentioned it, and I think it’s a weasely way to complain without taking responsibility. I’m old enough to remember that really bad behavior erases you from the story.
Yes I am the one who mentioned Cancel Culture. My point is what you are describing, namely "bad behavior erases you from the story", is NOT what Cancel Culture is. We would just call that boycotting. Its responsible and when justified what society SHOULD do.
My point is responsible boycotting, as you describe, is distinctly different from Cancel Culture which is where boycotting is using frivilously, irresponsibly, against actors who are not clearly bad actors but nebulous at best, and where such canceling is central to the culture.
Im all for good responsible boycotts, but Cancel Culture, the irresponsible use, is a valid concern and good to call out as well.
Now as i said if this counts as a legit boycott or Cancel Culture is a a matter of opinion.
Thats fair... I can certainly see your perspective here as well.
In my few the only obligation of an employer when faced with a strike is they cant hire replacement workers... I dont see any violation in a company continuing operations during a strike while leaving the strikers positions vacant.
@freemo @georgetakei Ah, ok. Unmerited “canceling” as a thing is just juvenile. I think this is justified boycotting, or turning away from her. She betrayed her tribe!