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How much does a creator's worldview influence whether you use their tech or consume their media? (beehaw.org)
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Watching the drama around kagi unfold and it has me wondering how much you take into consideration a creator's view on things like homophobia, sexism, racism, etc. when deciding to use a product. I think most of us have a bar somewhere (I would imagine very few on this website would ever consider registering on an altright platform), so where is that bar for you? What about art? Have you boycotted JKR or dropped your opinion about Picasso because they're transphobic and misogynistic respectively? Is it about the general vibe of a product or piece of media, or are you more discerning? What goes into this decision and why?

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[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 6 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (2 children)

It depends. People are allowed to have their own opinions as far as I'm concerned.

If their products are good, I see no reason why I shouldn't use them. Even if I don't agree with said opinion.

However, if they are actively making the world a shittier place for others, then I start to have a problem with them.

Like JKR not being pro-trans is just her opinion. And as far as I know, she hasn't gone on a crusade against anyone yet.

But Blizzard encouraging the sexual harrasment of it's female employees is a totally different beast. And I didnt feel right keeping supporting them.

But it's a line everyone has to figure out for themselves.

[–] ondoyant@beehaw.org 13 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Like JKR not being pro-trans is just her opinion. And as far as I know, she hasn’t gone on a crusade against anyone yet.

using a large public platform to disseminate the same kinds of anti-trans arguments currently being used by bigots to draft legislation putting trans people at risk is not just an opinion. like, it isn't a crusade, but when there is a crusade going on and you're saying the same thing the crusaders are saying, its not a good look.

[–] Faydaikin@beehaw.org 3 points 9 months ago

I'm not really up to date on JKR to be honest. It was mostly an example of someone who was asked her opinion, gave it and it pissed people off enough for it to become an issue.

There's a reason we shouldn't look to celebrities for answers or anything other than the entertainment they supply.