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In response to "I saw it as satire and think it was intended to bring attention in a constructive way -- nm" by JD

How's it constructive? What does it achieve other than try to diffuse the tension?

Posted by colin (aka colinski) Feb 28 '16, 18:18

They're avoiding actually addressing it and how it will be made changed. I don't think for a second anybody in power in Hollywood feels bad about it.

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cultural changes happen incrementally. -- (edited) - znufrii Feb 28, 18:32
By making the audiences more aware? -- nm - JD Feb 28, 18:20 2
- "We're not racist! See, we make great jokes about black issues" -- nm - colin Feb 28, 18:23 1
  - I'm pretty sure the point was that is indeed a disparity is opportunity -- nm - JD Feb 28, 18:26
The oscars can't say how it will be changed. They aren't in charge of casting or crewing. -- nm - Andie Feb 28, 18:20 7
- The Oscars represents the industry. -- nm - colin Feb 28, 18:21 6
  - ...well..I'd say they represent the Academy. Hence often the disconnect between grosses and the films getting nominations -- nm - JD Feb 28, 18:24
  - in a way. They don't control it. -- nm - Andie Feb 28, 18:23 4
    - I still think it's tacky to joke about something like thay. Like making jokes about rampant sexism in the industry as well. -- nm* - colin Feb 28, 18:25 3
      - I think you're missing the anger delivered in the comedy. -- nm - Reagen Feb 28, 18:30 2
        
        I can't miss what ain't there. -- nm - colin Feb 28, 18:33
        
        It's awkward laughter too not belly laughs. -- nm - Bacon Feb 28, 18:31

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