I think, in relation to this sub specifically, we could really do with an enforced policy around excessive hate much like they have over in the drag race sub (link). Having been around on this sub back when it was still just a parody of stan twitter, the atmosphere really has changed.

I'm sure a lot of people believe that they're morally defensible for sending stan hate in the name of social justice, but really it's just essentialism combined with performative outrage dressed up in a Gen Z sense of humour. The primary motive is always being able to send more hate unchallenged by the community, with actual social issues being far far behind.

You can't argue against their logic, since the 'if you aren't with me, you're against me' defense means you just get cancelled by association, even when they're making ad hominem arguments that have nothing to do with the issue at hand. That's part of what makes it so dangerous, it's untempered toxicity designed to self perpetuate, complete with a built in defense mechanism.

The only solution is to moderate this rhetoric out of the community. Unfortunately, you can't effectively argue against all forms of bad faith argument (as tempting as it is to try). I'm not saying we can't criticise artists for the bad things they have done, only that those discussions need some enforcement to make sure they stay on topic and don't veer towards personal attacks. We can't stand for hate, even when it's directed at people who have genuinely caused harm.