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Who is an artist or public figure you still enjoy despite them being cancelled for bad behaviour? (lemmy.world)
submitted 9 months ago by to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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It's something I struggle with. Some bad news comes out about some public persona doing something shitty and they get cancelled. But sometimes I really struggle with giving up the things they've made because I like them. There are also occasions where the person has been accused of something and it doesn't seem true to me, or I think they're genuinely sorry and have been punished enough, and the context isn't being considered.

What do you think? Who do you feel conflicted about enjoying?

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[–] -1 points 9 months ago* (1 child)

You're right, you're right... but their flaws wouldn't be as big as being a big Hollywood predator pedo, because I admire people for their righteous behaviour and wise insights, not their artistic contributions that are disassociated from their beliefs. I'm not saying I can't be fooled, of course, people lie and I'm not omniscient. I guess I just dislike the use of the word "hero" here because, even if it's "just a phrase", it might just say something about the value system of the person saying it.

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