Who Gets Documented on Got Cancelled

The platform documents public-facing individuals and entities whose cancellation events had measurable social, professional, or institutional impact.

1. Public Figures

People whose visibility makes their actions socially consequential.

• Celebrities
• Musicians
• Actors
• Influencers
• Athletes
• Authors
• Public intellectuals

Why included:
Their reach amplifies impact. Their cancellations shape culture.

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2. Media & Journalism

Individuals and organizations involved in information distribution.

• Journalists
• News anchors
• Media personalities
• Publications
• Podcast hosts

Why included:
They shape narratives and are often both drivers and targets of cancellation.

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3. Business & Corporate Leaders

Decision-makers with reputational and economic influence.

• CEOs
• Founders
• Executives
• Board members
• Startup leaders

Why included:
Cancellations often result in firings, resignations, or investor pressure.

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4. Tech & AI Figures

People connected to digital platforms and emerging technologies.

• Tech founders
• Platform executives
• AI researchers
• Engineers with public visibility
• Product leaders

Why included:
AI amplification, moderation, and algorithmic trust are central to modern cancellation dynamics.

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5. Politicians & Government Officials

Elected or appointed officials and political actors.

• Politicians
• Candidates
• Advisors
• Agency leaders
• Spokespeople

Why included:
Cancellations intersect with power, elections, and public accountability.

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6. Academics & Educators

People whose authority is rooted in expertise or instruction.

• Professors
• Researchers
• Teachers
• University administrators
• Think-tank scholars

Why included:
Academic cancellations often involve speech, ideology, or institutional pressure.

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7. Activists & Movement Leaders

Individuals leading or representing causes.

• Social justice advocates
• Organizers
• NGO leaders
• Public campaign figures

Why included:
Movements both cancel and get cancelled. The dynamic matters.

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8. Brands & Corporations

Non-human entities subject to collective backlash.

• Companies
• Consumer brands
• Platforms
• Media companies
• Institutions

Why included:
Boycotts, brand trust collapse, and reputational repair are key outcomes.

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9. Creators & Online Personalities

Digital-native figures whose livelihood depends on platforms.

• YouTubers
• Streamers
• TikTok creators
• Writers
• Independent journalists

Why included:
Deplatforming and algorithmic punishment are common cancellation mechanisms.

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10. Institutions

Organizations whose policies or actions triggered backlash.

• Universities
• Corporations
• Nonprofits
• Religious institutions
• Government bodies

Why included:
Cancellations increasingly target systems, not just individuals.

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Who Is Not Included

To maintain integrity and safety, the platform does not document:

• Private individuals without public relevance
• Minors
• Anonymous accusations
• Unverified rumors
• Purely personal disputes without public impact

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Canonical “Who” Statement (Short Form)

Got Cancelled documents public figures, organizations, and institutions whose actions or statements triggered significant public backlash resulting in real-world consequences.