You have to make that decision for yourself. Im all for trying to separate the art from the artist, but you need to decide for yourself where your personal line is. For example: I loved Kanye’s music, and I listened to it for longer than many people did. But he finally went far enough that I couldn’t enjoy it anymore, and I didn’t want my Spotify money going to him (no matter how little it is).
Also see Hogwarts Legacy. I loved Harry Potter when I was younger, but I can’t enjoy it anymore because of JKR’s rampant transphobia. Even if I somehow knew 0% of the cost of the game was going to JKR, I probably wouldn’t get it just because that property puts a bad taste in my mouth. Am I gonna call you a bad person if you get it? Nah. But I also understand if you feel strongly about it. Besides, it would be hypocritical of me to judge; I still buy stuff from Amazon and Walmart even though they treat their employees like slaves. It comes down to where your comfort lies. There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism.
Personally, I’m probably gonna stop watching as long as Roiland is attached to Rick & Morty (and since he voices both Rick and Morty, not likely he would be dropped). He’s tied too closely to the show, in many ways he is the show. If you can look past that and still enjoy it, knock yourself out. But don’t be surprised if you’re in the minority.
a_fiendish_thingy t1_j4s0n70 wrote
Reply to [Rick and Morty] With the allegations of Justin Roiland, is Rick & Morty a bad show to watch? by Thatfatbastard00
You have to make that decision for yourself. Im all for trying to separate the art from the artist, but you need to decide for yourself where your personal line is. For example: I loved Kanye’s music, and I listened to it for longer than many people did. But he finally went far enough that I couldn’t enjoy it anymore, and I didn’t want my Spotify money going to him (no matter how little it is).
Also see Hogwarts Legacy. I loved Harry Potter when I was younger, but I can’t enjoy it anymore because of JKR’s rampant transphobia. Even if I somehow knew 0% of the cost of the game was going to JKR, I probably wouldn’t get it just because that property puts a bad taste in my mouth. Am I gonna call you a bad person if you get it? Nah. But I also understand if you feel strongly about it. Besides, it would be hypocritical of me to judge; I still buy stuff from Amazon and Walmart even though they treat their employees like slaves. It comes down to where your comfort lies. There’s no ethical consumption under capitalism.
Personally, I’m probably gonna stop watching as long as Roiland is attached to Rick & Morty (and since he voices both Rick and Morty, not likely he would be dropped). He’s tied too closely to the show, in many ways he is the show. If you can look past that and still enjoy it, knock yourself out. But don’t be surprised if you’re in the minority.