Encyclopedia of Opinion
Question
How do we think about consuming art or products of people accused of sexual abuse?
Position‹2 of 2

Consuming art or products of people accused of sexual abuse is not ok

The case that consuming such work is not acceptable, on the grounds that consumption is not a private act: it sustains the accused person's income and standing, and it tells those who came forward what their accounts counted for.

Supporting arguments · 2

  1. Consuming the work is what sustains the position the accused person occupies
  2. Carrying on as before tells those who came forward what their accounts were worth