• Piatro@programming.dev
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      3 hours ago

      If you can separate the artist’s power and wealth from the art, this works, typically when they’ve been dead for a while. Otherwise you’re just feeding them. Rowling herself has used the money to actively fight trans people’s rights in court and used her influence to give her actions public backing.

    • Mac@mander.xyz
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      11 hours ago

      That’s not what I would call it. I think people say that to justify continuing to consume the art, which thereby supports the artist. I think support and consumption should be stopped entirely.

      I know many don’t agree but i even think we shouldn’t pirate the art. Consuming it perpetuates relevancy, even if not giving support financially.