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    Commentary is questioning whether so-called performative activism deserves the criticism it receives. The argument examines whether public displays of support for social causes are genuinely harmful or whether the label itself dismisses well-intentioned participation. Writers and readers are weighing sincerity versus optics in modern activism, and the discussion is prompting broader reflection on how activism is judged.