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@jedsetter @troberts Britney's an interesting example.

Because you're absolutely right, she has always maintained a strong and loyal fan base. Her fans played a huge part in helping her escape the conservatorship.

And she's always been an icon in the queer community.

And she's consistently been commercially successful.

At the same time, there was a period of time there where she was viewed with utter disdain by large sections of the media and many critics.

It seemed to really turn toxic (no pun intended) around the time she broke up with Justin Timberlake, and didn't let up until quite recently.

And it wasn't just the tabloids and the gossip bloggers. The mainstream media and sections of the respectable music press were more than willing to sink a boot in.

I mean, just see that interview with Diane Sawyer for a prime example. Pure concentrated contempt.

And Sawyer was far from alone among media figures and critics.

So getting back to the RHCP.

It's nowhere near as nasty and as vicious towards the Chillis as it was towards Britney.

But they're at a similar point in their careers, where critics and writers can sneer at them, safe in the knowledge there will be no serious consequences for doing so.

And many in the comments sections of their videos and articles and social posts will gladly jump in.

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