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Do Artists Have A Social Responsibility To Uphold?

Consider the social impact of lyrics: do you feel that artists have the obligation to consider the potential negative effects that offensive lyrics have upon an audience? Or should artists be able to fully express themselves without being concerned with offending or negatively influencing listeners? Why?



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by icedancers
 Apr 24 '02 Why Now?
Artist are responsible for producing works of art. Society and parents are responsible for filtering that artwork and protecting our children from that work deemed inappropriate.... read full review 		Helpful
by sadgit
 Jun 09 '02 Given the huge amount of people who listen to them- YES!!
Violent music gears itself to certain subcultures who understand its intelligent discussion of violence. But when the music goes mainstream that all changes.... read full review 		Helpful
by Rather_Ripped
 Sep 12 '02 Yes
The purpose of the Artist in society is to tell the truth, whether or not it is popular.... read full review 		Helpful
by angeladt
 Apr 23 '01 Leave Britney Alone.
I believe an artist should just be themselves and do their own thing. If it sells albums then they have accomplished their goal. You can't please everyone.... read full review 		Helpful
by secondmidnite
 Jun 09 '01 Parents fund their children's ignorance
Parents not only fund their children's ignorance, they contribute to it through their own denial of responsibility.... read full review 		Helpful
by jillrashel
 Jul 08 '01 Is It The Artists or the Parents Responsibility?
Bottom line: No I don't think Artist's have a Social Responsibility, but I do think they too often make mistakes that are in the lime light.... read full review 		Helpful
by seacow
 Jul 26 '00 Warning: This review may be offensive to those incapable of rational thought
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by jaschwinck
 Aug 01 '00 Sticks and Stones...
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by traceface
 Aug 07 '00 From an Artist...
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by Dawn1970
 Sep 08 '00 Young Ears Do hear All
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by finepinoy
 Aug 17 '00 I think there's no such thing as "Repsonsible Lyrics"
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by gabbyhayes74
 Jul 29 '00 I Thought That The US Is A Free Country
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by CoolRob18
 Sep 01 '00 Lets be cool and do what the artist says
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by Vortex111
 Nov 27 '00 Lyrics are not Going to be the Downfall of this Nation
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by CindiLou
 Jul 02 '01 So many sides I could take...
Any negative effects that lyrics have on a person isn't the artists fault. People are responsible for their own actions.... read full review 		Helpful
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