I think you're right that it's a case-by-case basis sort of thing. And I think people can redeem themselves if they're genuinely sorry and they sincerely apologise and try to fix the damage they've done. But knowing that someone held those kinds of views while creating those works does leave them sort of tainted, regardless of the effort they've put in since then in attempting to better themselves.
It's a complex issue, for sure.
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I think this is a decision that has to be made by individual people and companies.
Personally, I don't feel comfortable financially (or socially) supporting someone who treats people this way.
I truly believe that we, as individuals, have the power to shape our planet for the better.
As such, I choose not to support John Sonmez (or others like him) that find pleasure in hurting people that work for social equality.
I think you're right that it's a case-by-case basis sort of thing. And I think people can redeem themselves if they're genuinely sorry and they sincerely apologise and try to fix the damage they've done. But knowing that someone held those kinds of views while creating those works does leave them sort of tainted, regardless of the effort they've put in since then in attempting to better themselves.
It's a complex issue, for sure.