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Originally Posted by JohnnyB
Yeah, I'm okay with that. If the corporation is producing something inspired by their imagery but novel and unique, I don't have any issue with it. If they actually replicate someone's unique image that wouldn't be okay with me, but that's not endorsed by the laws of our society anyways.
Maybe you have some persuasive arguments to offer on this?
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I think there is a fine line with creation and exploitation. And I want to be clear, my argument isn’t about removing ethnic imagery from society or corporate brands, but questioning our acceptance of private corporations profiting off of disenfranchised communities. When I say disenfranchised I am talking about the loss of privilege due to governments and the same types of corporations now using their image.
This is a complicated and multifaceted issue, and I also don’t have the answers for it. I think it’s very valid when I hear the anger from people in these groups about how they are treated by a society that actively oppresses them, while that same society profits off the idea of them.
I do think corporations need to be more accountable with using that kind of imagery, and I think it’s one of those issues which will have gradual change, likely from small businesses up.
Something to consider is, how well do you think the Canucks logo would have been received if it was introduced in 2020? Do you think a logo evoking indigenous artwork, designed by a white artist would be received well?