The fact that I’m scared to talk about how Disney strikes back on a blogger’s Star Wars Rant tells you everything you need to know about this topic. On one hand, Disney’s copyright claim against Jenny Nicholson’s YouTube video is just another example of their tight grip on the Star Wars franchise. On the other is the impact this has on content creators like Nicholson and the potential consequences for the future of fan criticism.

The thing that gets me about this is how Disney invites someone known for their critical views on nerd culture to experience their newest project, only to be surprised when she doesn’t sing its praises. It’s like inviting a vegan to a steakhouse and expecting them to rave about the meat.

But let’s not forget the bigger issue at hand – the constant dumbing down of science and technology in the name of making everyone happy. We deserve better than half-baked, “innovative” experiences that are more about making a profit than truly immersing fans in the world of Star Wars.

And while Disney may think they have the power to control every aspect of their franchise, it’s important to remember that without the fans and their criticism, the Star Wars universe would not be what it is today. So let’s not let corporations like Disney silence our voices and continue to hold them accountable for their actions.

Disney striking back against one blogger’s Star Wars rant just creates the Streisand effect for everything they sought to squelch. In the end, we can only hope that this situation serves as a wake-up call for Disney to listen to their fans and strive for better, rather than settling for “good enough.” Because as fans, we deserve nothing less than the best from the world of science and technology in our beloved Star Wars universe.