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Edit for reasoning-I tend to enjoy mean spirited funny stuff sometimes. Creators are typically kind of shitty/immoral people but I still enjoy it. I feel conflicted sometimes but still end up watching and enjoying.

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[–] chosensilence@pawb.social 2 points 4 hours ago (1 children)

i honestly ask why bother? if the art itself contains nothing of the artist’s actions or personal support then let it speak for itself otherwise you have to screen every piece of art you consume even in passing. exhausting. shitty people are everywhere.

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 16 minutes ago* (last edited 14 minutes ago)

Best example is JK Rowling who uses the money she makes with her art to harm people. I don't want to support that. Also, I think it's important that shitty people who have public personas experience public consequences so as to deter other shitty people.

That person had a bit of a bad reputation after a bunch of people came forward about how they were molested? But otherwise they kept making money with their art and are now richer than ever? Cool, I'mma go show my genitalia to my secretary again!

That person lost everything when their shittiness became known because people refused to engage with their art? I better think twice about how I treat my subordinates.

I also don't feel good about consuming art where people had to work together with shitty people and put themselves in danger doing so. No you can't always decide who you work with.

Yes it can be exhausting to keep track of what to avoid. Tough titties. It's not as hard as what victims of shitty people have to endure.