ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: When a group of Native American actors walked off the set of an Adam Sandler movie this week, their decision generated praise and scorn on social media.

But everyone agreed on one thing: Despite growing awareness, outdated Native American stereotypes in Hollywood remain. And more Native Americans are voicing their opinions.

This week, eight actors quit the production of the satirical Western “The Ridiculous Six” over complaints about offensive names and religious scenes.

California writer Megan Red Shirt-Shaw, founder of Natives in America, an online publication for Native American youth, said the walkout generated praise from American Indian advocates because people were tired of the images and now have outlets to express their outrage.

“In the past, Native actors did speak out but they didn’t have the technology to share their views widely,” Red Shirt-Shaw said. “It’s different now.”

On social media, activists used the hashtag #NotYourHollywoodIndian to denounce Sandler’s project and to thank the actors for their “bravery.”