I still advocate not buying products as a knee-jerk reaction to this culture war stuff, because I guarantee you that the vast majority of the developers can’t handle the heat and will capitulate shortly after the controversy begins, or were already left-leaning and are willing to give in to seem “reasonable.”
If you want to support a creator after a controversy, wait 2-3 months afterwards to make sure your support isn’t wasted.
For what it's worth, I agree that knee-jerk purchasing based on initial controversy isn't a good idea-- for the exact reason you mention: many people will initially oppose woke, until the full force of cancellation and harassment comes to bear. Then they fold, leaving you having 'bought in' to someone who folded.
Sorry, my original post was me being retarded.
I still advocate not buying products as a knee-jerk reaction to this culture war stuff, because I guarantee you that the vast majority of the developers can’t handle the heat and will capitulate shortly after the controversy begins, or were already left-leaning and are willing to give in to seem “reasonable.” If you want to support a creator after a controversy, wait 2-3 months afterwards to make sure your support isn’t wasted.
For what it's worth, I agree that knee-jerk purchasing based on initial controversy isn't a good idea-- for the exact reason you mention: many people will initially oppose woke, until the full force of cancellation and harassment comes to bear. Then they fold, leaving you having 'bought in' to someone who folded.