Why were Xu Xiaodong and Ma Baoguo handled differently?

Xu Xiaodong and Ma Baoguo are both public figures in mainland China, but there are differences in their social backgrounds, the content of their remarks, and their influence, which may have contributed to their different treatment.

First of all, Xu Xiaodong has drawn widespread attention and criticism for posting remarks on the Internet that allegedly violated laws and regulations and moral boundaries. Ma Baoguo, on the other hand, although he also made controversial remarks, his main area of activity was teaching martial arts, and he did not directly challenge the political system or spread bad information like Xu Xiaodong did.

Secondly, in mainland China, where a strict public opinion control mechanism is currently in place, it has become the norm to suppress and ban accounts of individuals or organizations that make "sensitive" comments or violate relevant regulations. Because of their different environments and influence, the two public figures may have taken different approaches when they were similarly dealt with.

Lastly, it is important to respect the law, abide by social ethics, and be mindful of the impact of one's words and actions on society.