This is getting out of hand, seriously. As one who appreciates art in many forms... I am sick and tired of political groups trying to push their agenda through the media, turning what once was art, into propaganda.
Now there's the thread about the Mad Max movie, these "Men's Right Activists" going 'boycott the movie!' sure, but they aren't the only ones and from looks of things this didn't start with them, but with other groups just like them; "Feminists" in particular, why should political ideals be pushed into the media in the first place?
I just read an article in regards to a game that just came out recently, the Witcher 3, where feminists have (as can be expected) ignorantly attacked its depiction of women - without knowing anything at all about the game itself. The article itself is an excellent read and made a point that applies to all media, here:
Why Feminist Frequency Is Dead Wrong About 'The Witcher 3' [Updated]
And has made many great points especially in regards to Art VS Propaganda (hence thread title). This ties into the discussions that SA made in regards to political correctness, censorship, as well as Deejo's thread in regards to Mad Max.
Is it just me or is it just getting out of hand? Media obeys the laws of these groups, art is restricted and many times forced to conform to one of these political agendas - who seem to want to replace fiction that challenges us, to fiction that paints these "utopias".
Sure, many of these groups take a stand against sexism, racism, discrimination, the lot. But the way it's done nowadays, by trying to sweep/censor the issues in our fiction, WTF?!
Now there's the thread about the Mad Max movie, these "Men's Right Activists" going 'boycott the movie!' sure, but they aren't the only ones and from looks of things this didn't start with them, but with other groups just like them; "Feminists" in particular, why should political ideals be pushed into the media in the first place?
I just read an article in regards to a game that just came out recently, the Witcher 3, where feminists have (as can be expected) ignorantly attacked its depiction of women - without knowing anything at all about the game itself. The article itself is an excellent read and made a point that applies to all media, here:
Quote:
| Fiction is supposed to highlight real world issues. Rape is a real world issue. Sexism is something women actually confront in their jobs, at home. Why is it off limits to actually address that with fantasy fiction? The answer? It's not. Art is not supposed to serve a political agenda. That's what propaganda is for. Art does and should deal with real world issues, make us think, challenge us. What it shouldn't do is simply confirm our biases. |
And has made many great points especially in regards to Art VS Propaganda (hence thread title). This ties into the discussions that SA made in regards to political correctness, censorship, as well as Deejo's thread in regards to Mad Max.
Is it just me or is it just getting out of hand? Media obeys the laws of these groups, art is restricted and many times forced to conform to one of these political agendas - who seem to want to replace fiction that challenges us, to fiction that paints these "utopias".
Sure, many of these groups take a stand against sexism, racism, discrimination, the lot. But the way it's done nowadays, by trying to sweep/censor the issues in our fiction, WTF?!
Put the internet to work for you.
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