“Those who have altered Śrīla Prabhupāda’s books like to speak of “devotee cooperation” and “proper channels.” What they mean is submission without scrutiny. They have built a system where questioning is punished, reasoning is re-framed as offense, and loyalty is measured by silence.

Whenever a devotee raises a concern, the reply is almost scripted:

“You are offensive.”

“Your tone is wrong.”

“You should write privately to the authorities.”

But if one does write, the tone becomes the issue again. One may receive half an answer, and if one seeks clarification, the discussion is declared over.”