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Goodheart

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14. I think most reverent imitation is done from a sense of admiration and respect

Reply to grumpyduck (Original post)

Mon Feb 4, 2019, 04:30 PM

Feb 2019

I reject the notion that Paul Simon, for example, was being insensitive and disrespectful for writing and performing Graceland or Rhythm of the Saints. I say lay off, and be proud that someone else wants to participate in something you created.

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How do you feel about "cultural appropriation?" [View all] grumpyduck Feb 2019 OP

FFS demmiblue Feb 2019 #1

What matters is respect. 2naSalit Feb 2019 #2

So, by those rules... Freelancer Feb 2019 #10

It's an easy thing to get wrong. It's not cultural diffusion. Bucky Feb 2019 #3

Poorly understood zipplewrath Feb 2019 #4

Cultural Appropriation is about claiming ownership. Adrahil Feb 2019 #5

"You can't use my stuff because it disrespects my group. It seems like a way of dividing people." WhiskeyGrinder Feb 2019 #6

I prefer the concept of "acculturation" Locutusofborg Feb 2019 #7

I do not give one goddam about it. Loki Liesmith Feb 2019 #8

Steal everything you can . . . Journeyman Feb 2019 #9

From what I've seen so far it's total B.S. mart48 Feb 2019 #11

Why would you assume Locutusofborg Feb 2019 #12

Golden rule's good enough for me. A basic set of manners covers it too. Hortensis Feb 2019 #15

I believe historical acculturation happens regardless of what we think about it. LanternWaste Feb 2019 #13

I think most reverent imitation is done from a sense of admiration and respect Goodheart Feb 2019 #14

Cultures have borrowed from each other since the begining of time Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Feb 2019 #16