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  • SnokenKeekaGuard@lemmy.dbzer0.comtoMemes@midwest.socialIt's muh heritage
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    18 days ago

    You’re the sole community mod. If I were you I’d do pole in the comments and remove it if enough people thought it was racist. Not saying you have to, but it would be wise to do so.

    Edit: I’m brown and don’t find it offensive. The point which I believe was pretty damn clear is that the person who made the post is the sole mod and there’s an issue with power there (even if its a meaningless meme community on a tiny social platform).










  • Actions we condemn today were often considered acceptable, even heroic, in their era. Many figures are celebrated for their accomplishments in fields like military leadership, politics, philosophy, or art.

    Also national pride, these people become symbols of a nation’s identity and history, youre always taught they’re heroes. They also leave a lasting impact on culture, shaping the art of their era and therefore beyond. Look no further than Napoleon for this one. Or the Mughals.

    Power and influence can be awe-inspiring, even if their methods are questionable. These are traits that have throughout history been associated with being morally good in a way. Fame, power, money makes you ‘good’ in many cultures over history. Kings are looked up to, they are seen as people with noble blood. Their actions are inherently correct. I genuinely believe our morality as a society has grown more stringent over time.

    Sometimes, people are presented in a simplified, heroic manner without acknowledging their flaws. That’s just the nature of storytelling imo. They aren’t being critically analysed because they are stories. And we make art based on the stories and art that survive. We base stories of Alexander the Great on the art he allowed in his time.

    This is brief, I have a lot of opinions on this matter lol.