The flipside is that people get away with horrible things just because they’re good at what they do. In doing so you’re also missing out on good art, because there are actresses/scientists/whatever who don’t want to deal with that
For sure, I do draw distinctions between people who are abusive to others and people who have shitty political views. I don’t write off people’s humanity over most political opinions but I straight up can’t watch Cosby anymore
If I really like their art, I separate them. I have to, they’re already rich. Why punish the innocent fans who found something that brings them joy?
The flipside is that people get away with horrible things just because they’re good at what they do. In doing so you’re also missing out on good art, because there are actresses/scientists/whatever who don’t want to deal with that
For sure, I do draw distinctions between people who are abusive to others and people who have shitty political views. I don’t write off people’s humanity over most political opinions but I straight up can’t watch Cosby anymore