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Ed Sheeran apologizes at concert after Macklemore criticism over Gaza stance

Bluesky users dismiss apology as inauthentic and performative

1 Sep 20 9:30 AM · 3d ago · 1 post · 33 comments · 1 source · development 1 of 1

Following the video's circulation, commenters on Bluesky overwhelmingly criticized Sheeran's response as hollow, performative, and inadequate. The most common criticism centered on his reluctance to explicitly call the situation a genocide and his perceived prioritization of audience comfort over moral clarity.

“His actions over the past few days have been a textbook lesson on how not to handle a PR/image crisis. There's been nothing authentic about his response.”

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