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September 7, 2025 9 mins

The chilling effect is a legal and psychological term, but in the context of being a creator, it’s that feeling of holding back. It’s when you have a great idea for a social media post, a new song, or a bold lyric, but you stop yourself because you’re worried about the backlash. It’s the fear of trolls, malicious reporting, or false accusations that makes you self-censor.

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