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2. As one principle, I think it's a good start.

Reply to LAS14 (Original post)

Sun Feb 26, 2023, 01:33 PM

Feb 2023

I think the art itself should also be generally not pushing outdated concepts. But, it's going to be a judgement call.

No-one is profiting from "Birth of a Nation". But, aside from a film historian recognizing it for it's advancement of the art of film-making, I can't imagine "enjoying" that movie.

Ivanhoe has some anti-semitic tropes, and I can overlook them, but maybe not everyone can.

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I can't support it EYESORE 9001 Feb 2023 #1

I agree... agingdem Feb 2023 #6

As one principle, I think it's a good start. cos dem Feb 2023 #2

I kind of do both. A lot of artists are very eccentric. Just leftyladyfrommo Feb 2023 #3

I liked his comic strip but not his personal views. TheCowsCameHome Feb 2023 #4

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