The definition for ‘galaxy’ is independent of ‘being in space’. A galaxy is “a system of large numbers of stars, dust, and other interstellar matter bound together by gravity”. In much the same way that our solar system is bound by a gravitational center inside the sun, a galaxy is a collection of stars bound to a gravitational center in its core.

The stars in the interstellar stream are not bound by a single gravitational center. There might be multiple star systems inside the stream, but scale matters and a handful of stars do not constitute a galaxy. Note how this definition of ‘galaxy’ still does not include ‘moving through intergalactic space’, so that characteristic of the stars in this stream is ignored for this pedagogical exercise.

This was very brave of Madison to do, especially with how LTT’s fanbase can lash out so harshly. Absolutely despicable manglement from LTT. Given the behavior we saw on camera on LTT’s channel, I assume much of the bad behavior she suffered was enabled and possibly even encouraged by the company’s culture itself.

If anyone wants to support Madison directly, her Twitch about page has links to her Etsy Shop, her Amazon affiliated links, and her Patreon page. There are also links to her other socials. If you’ve canceled your Floatplane subscription or refrained from purchasing an LTT product as a result of recent developments, consider sending it to a creator who continued her career despite the major setback her former employer represented.