The very phrase "cancel culture" is an invention of the right wing. The fact that you are taking it at face value and not questioning it is all is limiting your analysis. There is no such thing as "cancel culture." The phrase seeks to delegitimize criticism from the public. It is a knee jerk reaction to not being able to get away with saying/doing things people used to be able to get away with. Having to face consequences does not equal "cancel culture."