Cancel culture

Cancel culture is a new phenomenon spawned by social media. It is popular because it is a way to increase a persons social status while decreasing the social status of someone they dislike. It strengthens bonds of friendship within the group (likes). It makes enemies reveal themselves often causing them harm such as job loss. It's about getting satisfaction from shaming others. It builds me up by tearing down others. This is as old as human kind but with new broader powers brought on by social media. It reveals the baser side of people mindful of TV shows where participants regale one another with insults sometime devolving into assault. It convicts without a trial. People are found guilty in the court of public opinion. Once this is done the facts no longer matter and individuals are stained for life.