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To re-answer the OP (since I see this topic is a bit different than the idea I was getting at), it's all up to you and your personal values. What you're asking seems to be along the same lines as "Is it morally correct to still enjoy a Woody Allen film?" or "Can I still laugh at Bill Cosby's old stand-up routines?"

I say you go with whatever makes you feel happiest. If watching this guy and laughing at his stuff makes you feel uncomfortable in the back of your mind, avoid it. If you're still able to have a good time, do it and ignore all the political crap. It's not like you're encouraging others to follow him or agreeing with everything he says. It's for your own, personal enjoyment, and you're confident enough in your values to acknowledge that X about him is funny and Y about him is crap, so just watch what makes you laugh.
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trentonlf: I would personally stop supporting anything he/she does. It could be construed that by supporting them that you support their beliefs, as stupid as that sounds it happens a lot.
I don't think OP is saying he's necessarily supporting the guy, just enjoying his content.
There's a difference.
I'd agree though, probably best to avoid endorsing him. That'll only lead to lengthy explanations and questioning glances.
Post edited October 19, 2016 by zeogold
Depends, if I found out my favorite youtuber is a pedophile, then I'm probably not likely going to watch them again.

But in term of music, not really. I interpret music to what it means to me, honestly I don't care what the song is originally intended to mean by the writer, it's what it means to me. I don't care so much their race, religion or beliefs. Usually I would just stop listening if the lead singer acts like a prick, or they do something that doesn't agree with my ethics, that's what it boils down to.

I don't believe in the concept that if you listen to Rage Against the Machine, you have to agree with their activism, that's called can't make your own decision. Or if you listen to rap you have to go shoot the police. That reasoning is the same as people who blame music and video game for sexism and violence. I listen to Hitler's bodyguard division band sometimes, because of the historical context (or something like that, bad example), it doesn't make me a Nazi.
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zeogold: Ever seen an intricate Buddhist statue before?
Walked in an awe-inspiring [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Chester_Cathedral_(7251396712).jpg]cathedral[/url], perhaps?
Witnessed the creation of a breathtaking mandala?

Can you still appreciate these things without being Buddhist, Catholic, or Hindu?
If so, then there's your answer.
Buddhism is anything but anti-science, it's very logical system of reasoning imo. People turns it into 'religions' which isn't representative of the entire philosophy.
Post edited October 19, 2016 by eksasol
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Ophelium: Maybe I should clarify. The creator supports the alt-right and it's association with Nazism and White Supremacy.

Not really like Van Gogh there. And what he makes isn't exactly high-art...it's like a step up from YouTube poop.
That is a little different. :P

I would totally ditch an artist for that reason.

In fact, if one of my kids became a Nazi I'd disown them in a heartbeat.
Post edited October 19, 2016 by tinyE
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zeogold: Ever seen an intricate Buddhist statue before?
Walked in an awe-inspiring [url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1b/Chester_Cathedral_(7251396712).jpg]cathedral[/url], perhaps?
Witnessed the creation of a breathtaking mandala?

Can you still appreciate these things without being Buddhist, Catholic, or Hindu?
If so, then there's your answer.
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eksasol: Buddhism is anything but anti-science, it's very logical system of reasoning imo. People turns it into 'religions' which isn't representative of the entire philosophy.
.....what does that have to do with anything I just said? O_o
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tinyE: I would totally ditch an artist for that reason.
Doesn't necessarily mean you should judge OP for liking his content, though.
Post edited October 19, 2016 by zeogold
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Ophelium: There was an instance of it, but I was ignorant of its meaning at the time. I suppose I would be more worried if I was actually supporting his Patreon.
oh man, quite some posts while I was writing :O

Now, if it has a political meaning (due to his standpoint) it is a bit more challenging:

Really a tough one: Again just my opinion ;)

If he uses his authority to support a stance which you can not tolerate (again only you can answer) yes it should influence your support as well. Not the enjoyment, two different things!

Why you will ask, easy: If you click on youtube you do support him, you give him an authority. (unlike museum or similar a neutral place). But with each visit he gets money and support. A support he can use to press his opinion.

So again, you will need to keep this in mind if you visit his artwork on any paying platform and if you would be willing to take the risk that he might (falsely) use you as a basis.

Devils advocate here: You have used aspirin? Do you know where it is coming from? (not really related to art, but the underlying problem me thinks well involved as well)
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eksasol: Buddhism is anything but anti-science, it's very logical system of reasoning imo. People turns it into 'religions' which isn't representative of the entire philosophy.
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zeogold: .....what does that have to do with anything I just said? O_o
I just had to make sure. Because it get lumped with other religions, and some people don't listen to certain bands because they're self acclaimed atheist.
I am an ardent proponent of Death of the Author, I believe it stifles discussion to hold one interpretation of a work as objective truth, even if it comes from the creator of the work. Under this theory, I should consider the author wholly separate from his work, therefore my opinion of him would not impact my enjoynment of his work.

I should, but I don't. This goes against my intellectual ideals, and you may very well consider me a hypocrite for it, but I am not capable to do it. I can't enjoy Annie Hall knowing that it was made by an incestuous pedophile, or Chinatown knowing it was made by a child rapist. Even Imagine, such a beautiful song, now that I know it was made by an inveterate wife beater, though it is still pleasing to my ears, I find I can't enjoy it like I used to.
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DaCostaBR: I am an ardent proponent of Death of the Author, I believe it stifles discussion to hold one interpretation of a work as objective truth, even if it comes from the creator of the work. Under this theory, I should consider the author wholly separate from his work, therefore my opinion of him would not impact my enjoynment of his work.

I should, but I don't. This goes against my intellectual ideals, and you may very well consider me a hypocrite for it, but I am not capable to do it. I can't enjoy Annie Hall knowing that it was made by an incestuous pedophile, or Chinatown knowing it was made by a child rapist. Even Imagine, such a beautiful song, now that I know it was made by an inveterate wife beater, though it is still pleasing to my ears, I find I can't enjoy it like I used to.
you have some links? (pleeease)

If it is the song Chinatown I know it would really surprise me and would like to know :O
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zeogold: To re-answer the OP (since I see this topic is a bit different than the idea I was getting at), it's all up to you and your personal values. What you're asking seems to be along the same lines as "Is it morally correct to still enjoy a Woody Allen film?" or "Can I still laugh at Bill Cosby's old stand-up routines?"

I say you go with whatever makes you feel happiest. If watching this guy and laughing at his stuff makes you feel uncomfortable in the back of your mind, avoid it. If you're still able to have a good time, do it and ignore all the political crap. It's not like you're encouraging others to follow him or agreeing with everything he says. It's for your own, personal enjoyment, and you're confident enough in your values to acknowledge that X about him is funny and Y about him is crap, so just watch what makes you laugh.
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trentonlf: I would personally stop supporting anything he/she does. It could be construed that by supporting them that you support their beliefs, as stupid as that sounds it happens a lot.
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zeogold: I don't think OP is saying he's necessarily supporting the guy, just enjoying his content.
There's a difference.
I'd agree though, probably best to avoid endorsing him. That'll only lead to lengthy explanations and questioning glances.
I was not saying he was supporting the person, just that others might see it that way (there are a lot of narrow minded people in this world unfortunately)
In my opinion, zeogold nailed it. There is an amazing variety of awe-inspiring works that come from people who most certainly don't hold the same beliefs as your own.

It's unfortunate that today's society has a tendency to put far too much emphasis on vilifying people who hold different beliefs than their own. I'm old enough to distinctly remember when it was much more acceptable to disagree without having to deal with an echo chamber of critics telling you how you should think without realizing the hypocrisy of it all.

It's more important to be yourself and not worry about what other people (particularly people that don't even know you) think. You can't please everyone and life is too short to waste your precious time on this marvelous planet with that nonsense.

So, in short, I would say as long as you are enjoying the work, you shouldn't let the fact someone thinks differently than you influence your enjoyment. Should that person's work start to shift toward being influenced by their beliefs you don't share, your dilemma will resolve itself since you would no longer enjoy the work.
Post edited October 19, 2016 by mikaua
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Goodaltgamer: you have some links? (pleeease)

If it is the song Chinatown I know it would really surprise me and would like to know :O
No. I meant the movie Chinatown directed by Roman Polanski. Sorry for not being clearer.
Post edited October 19, 2016 by DaCostaBR
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eksasol: I just had to make sure. Because it get lumped with other religions, and some people don't listen to certain bands because they're self acclaimed atheist.
I'm a Christian. That doesn't mean I'm not going to read the works of Richard Dawkins and that I can't admire his scientific work despite the fact that his entire campaign is anti-religion.

My point is that it doesn't matter what your beliefs are. It's foolish to devalue a person's accomplishments or abilities just because of their personal values. That's what we call "throwing the baby out with the bathwater".
Post edited October 19, 2016 by zeogold
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eksasol: Buddhism is anything but anti-science, it's very logical system of reasoning imo. People turns it into 'religions' which isn't representative of the entire philosophy.
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zeogold: .....what does that have to do with anything I just said? O_o
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tinyE: I would totally ditch an artist for that reason.
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zeogold: Doesn't necessarily mean you should judge OP for liking his content, though.
Where did I do that?
I only told the OP what I would do.
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DaCostaBR: I am an ardent proponent of Death of the Author, I believe it stifles discussion to hold one interpretation of a work as objective truth, even if it comes from the creator of the work. Under this theory, I should consider the author wholly separate from his work, therefore my opinion of him would not impact my enjoynment of his work.

I should, but I don't. This goes against my intellectual ideals, and you may very well consider me a hypocrite for it, but I am not capable to do it. I can't enjoy Annie Hall knowing that it was made by an incestuous pedophile, or Chinatown knowing it was made by a child rapist. Even Imagine, such a beautiful song, now that I know it was made by an inveterate wife beater, though it is still pleasing to my ears, I find I can't enjoy it like I used to.
Personally I get creep out if I have to listen to Charles Manson even though I know he wrote some good songs.
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zeogold: Doesn't necessarily mean you should judge OP for liking his content, though.
Nah, I'm not feeling judged. I'm usually more permissive when it comes to music like eksasol, but these are animated shorts. I've dismissed Seth McFarlane's work for the fact that he likes to cram his beliefs down viewer's throats with a jack hammer. I decided to unsubscribe from the creator.

Edit: I unsubscribed because now some of the jokes make sense...
Post edited October 19, 2016 by Ophelium