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How much does a creator's worldview influence whether you use their tech or consume their media? (beehaw.org)
submitted 9 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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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[–] [email protected] 28 points 9 months ago (2 children)

I refuse to use the Brave browser, and I was prepared to abandon Firefox, over then-CEO Brendan Eich's $1000 donation in support of California's proposition 8 (banning same-sex marriage). I will never forgive the supporters of that proposition. I will not knowingly support their businesses.

I've lost all respect for Scott Adams (of the Dilbert comic strip) and Kelsey Grammar (Frasier actor). Their continued support for Donald Trump is damning.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

I specifically had Grammer in mind in the last sentence of my reply. Such a shame :(

[–] [email protected] 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

What did Brave do to you?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

My problem is with Brendan Eich.