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September 14, 2025

Is it crucial for the entertainment industry to adhere to ethical guidelines in content creation?




Total votes: 8

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  1. cjfields722
    10.5

    I voted maybe, but I generally lean toward no on this question. What’s ethical or not is a subjective assessment that varies from person to person, and I don’t think it’s a good idea to force a …Read MoreI voted maybe, but I generally lean toward no on this question. What’s ethical or not is a subjective assessment that varies from person to person, and I don’t think it’s a good idea to force a consensus definition that the entertainment industry must abide by. And just speaking from my own perspective, I think shows and movies that lean into moral ambiguity/unethical individuals are more interesting of a watch than perfectly moral characters. Read Less

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  2. SincereCow6
    77.5

    Yes, I believe the entertainment industry should follow ethical guidelines. I am not fully certain whether ‘content creation’ refers only to the production process or also to the content itself, but …Read MoreYes, I believe the entertainment industry should follow ethical guidelines. I am not fully certain whether ‘content creation’ refers only to the production process or also to the content itself, but in either case, entertainment production is a kind of service that must operate within ethical boundaries. For example, there are laws against discrimination and against the exploitation of workers, and I think entertainment production should also be required to follow the same kinds of guidelines. Read Less

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