The removal of Black Mirror: Bandersnatch by Netflix has ignited a backlash among fans who view it as digital erasure of an important piece of interactive media history. A petition initiated by futurist Katie Schultz has garnered over 6,500 signatures, advocating for the preservation of the revolutionary episode, which allowed viewers to make choices impacting the story's outcome. Critics argue that Netflix’s action signifies a broader trend of removing significant content without consideration for its cultural and technological importance. Bandersnatch marked the beginning of Netflix’s foray into interactive storytelling but was quietly retired alongside the technology supporting it, leading to concerns about future capabilities in this format. Advocates fear that the episode's removal represents not just the loss of a show but the erasure of an entire chapter in media evolution. They are calling for Archival preservation on gaming platforms to ensure access for future audiences and discussions have emerged around the importance of preserving interactive media to maintain cultural history.

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